Man Utd Offered Dutch Starlet On Loan To Solve FFP Problem

Manchester United came close to landing the signature of Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain just last summer, according to German publication BILD.

The Dutchman was re-signed by PSG from PSV Eindhoven with a €6 million buy-back clause last year and he was subsequently loaned out to RB Leipzig.

However, BILD claim that United made a transfer proposal worth €60m before his move to Germany.

Les Parisiens had already ‘agreed a deal’ with the Red Devils, but a move did not materialise in the end due to the player’s refusal to make the switch to Manchester.

Simons was not convinced by the transfer offer and went on to join Leipzig on loan where he has been impressive with nine goals and 15 assists from 42 outings.

Man Utd likely to make fresh move for Xavi Simons on loan

United could return with a fresh offer for the Netherlands starlet in the future. However, German newspaper Sport Bild are reporting that Leipzig are already working to extend Simons’ loan stay.

French outlet L’Equipe have reported this weekend that United have joined Arsenal and Manchester City in the fiercely contested race to sign the Paris Saint-German attacker. Simons left PSG in 2022 to join PSV Eindhoven, where he scored 19 goals and eight assists.

His sensational form resulted in PSG triggering a £5m buyback clause in his contract last summer before he was immediately loaned out to RB Leipzig. His form continued to fly high with an impressive eight goals and 11 assists in the Bundesliga.

Despite impressing in Germany, his place in Luis Enrique’s PSG team is unclear. The report from France suggests there are three options for Simons: be integrated back into the PSG team, be sold permanently or leave on loan. He is currently part of the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but interest is already accelerating.

Due to a clause in his contract at PSG, a permanent deal would see a large sum of that fee be paid to PSV. Right now, another loan move is more likely meaning United would avoid having to splash big to sign him.