Manchester City are showing interest in young prodigy Xavi Simons and see him as a valuable target for the summer transfer window, as per Fichajes. They want to strengthen their midfield unit amid uncertainty over the future of multiple players.
The Citizens believe the addition of Simons to the squad could be a good move for the future. However, Arsenal and Barcelona are also interested in the youngster. Though the Spanish club doesn’t have the required financial condition, the Gunners could be a real threat.
Xavi Simons has been a highly-rated footballer ever since his young days at La Masia. He is currently on loan to RB Leipzig and could return to PSG following this season. He has finally justified his talent by performing excellently well for the German club.
MADRID, Spain, March 6, 2024: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Real Madrid CF and RB Leipzig at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) )
The 20-year-old has featured in 36 games this season so far, netting nine goals and providing 13 assists. He is averaging 2.3 key passes, 2.3 shots, and 2 dribbles per game. He has a passing accuracy of 81%, which he would like to improve in the upcoming seasons (stats via whoscored).
Simons is a modern-day attacking midfielder and has all the traits. Be it key passes, shooting, through balls, dribbling, or tracking back to defend, he does all of them. With no significant weaknesses, he is destined to be a superstar in the coming years.
Dark clouds are floating over the future of Kevin De Bruyne at the Etihad Stadium due to Saudi interest. The midfielder could be leaving the club if a lucrative offer arrives this summer. Hence, the club wants to remain prepared for such circumstances.
With no plans for Xavi Simons, PSG could offer him to Manchester City and ask for Bernardo Silva in return. The Citizens are unlikely to do a solo deal as the French club would demand a massive fee for the Dutch footballer.