Man Utd to sign Simons ahead of Bayern, Leipzig

Manchester United will look to beat Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig to the signature of Paris Saint-Germain winger Xavi Simons, according to Sport.

Simons spent last season on loan with RB Leipzig, where he notched eight goals and 13 assists in the Bundesliga, attracting attention from across Europe in the process.

The report reveals that the situation bears similarities with the deal that United struck for Leny Yoro last week. In both situations, United have been the underdogs to sign the player, in this case with PSG and Leipzig’s strong connection making a deal seemingly straightforward. However, an opportunity could open itself up for the Red Devils to land Simons. United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly a huge fan of Simons, and his new assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is attempting to convince the 21-year-old to join the club.

It is reported that PSG could be in a position to demand €100 million for the Netherlands international, which is a figure that would make a deal difficult for Bayern Munich and Leipzig. Bayern have previously made an approach in the region of €70m, however, the financial strength of United could see the Bavarian club lose out to the fallen Premier League giants.

Barcelona have also been reported to hold an interest in Simons. The winger spent time in the youth academy at Barcelona, and the report indicates that the Spanish club are interested in a reunion. However, the Catalan giants cannot compete with the financial demands any potential deal would bring, which effectively rules the club out of the race.

Source:ESPN