Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are all set to compete for Dutch superstar Xavi Simons.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic couple of years, settling at PSV and appearing regularly for his national side, too. Now, however, it seems as though the next move could be imminent with Paris Saint-Germain in charge of a buyback clause of just €6 million, having sold him to the Eredivisie.
But with the player himself in control of his destiny, he may favour a move to the Premier League, should it present itself.
Netherlands midfelder Xavi Simons is courting attention from abroad (Image credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal have closed a deal for Kai Havertz this week as an option in their frontline and potentially a left-sided No.8. With an array of options in the attacking midfield positions behind Gabriel Jesus, Simons might be less of a priority – but might be too good an opportunity to pass up.
United, similarly, are chasing Mason Mount: Simons might be a more affordable option, with Erik ten Hag having signed a number of Dutch and Eredivisie players so far in his short tenure at Old Trafford. Simons could play on either wing or in midfield, too, giving the Red Devils a versatility that Ten Hag has enjoyed from his squad.
Tottenham might actually be the best option from a squad-building perspective, with Simons an attacking midfield option to offer creativity behind the forwards. With Spurs likely to have reduced spending power in comparison to Arsenal and United, however, a move for an unproven Dutch youngster that could top £30m might not seem feasible for Ange Postecoglou.
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Ange Postecoglou could be in for Xavi Simons (Image credit: Mateusz Slodkowski/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
PSG's buyback clause becomes live in July – so Premier League sides will have to act fast to secure the midfielder first.
Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
