Arsenal Told to Enter Transfer Race for Liverpool, Man Utd Target With PSG Sell-on Clause | OneFootball

This year, Paris Saint-Germain decided to part ways with Xavi Simons, sending him on loan to RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023. However, PSG later sold the Dutchman to the German club, and even though he’s no longer with them, the Parisians still have a vested interest in his future.

As part of the deal, PSG included a sell-on clause, which could bring in additional money beyond the initial transfer fee. According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United might have the upper hand over Manchester City in the race to sign Simons next summer.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the deal is completed. Leipzig paid €80 million in total, including add-ons, with €55 million paid upfront. Simons is contracted until June 2027, but with several clubs keeping an eye on him, it’s uncertain whether he’ll remain in Germany for that long.

Could another Premier League club be keen on Xavi Simons?

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In his column for CaughtOffside, Arsenal insider Charles Watts stated that a player like Simons is one that the Gunners should have on their radar to bolster their squad this summer.

“The reason I don’t see Arsenal buying two strikers this summer is I think they will spend big money on another winger,” Watts wrote. “It’s clear they need another option out wide, someone who can add to what they already have and help them open games up.

“As I said last week, I’m not sure it has to be an out and out winger. It could be someone who can play out wide, but can also drift into central areas and share the creative burden with Martin Odegaard. Someone like Eberechi Eze or Xavi Simons.”

Empire of the Kop recently reported that Liverpool are preparing an opening bid of around €60 million ($67.8 million) for the Netherlands international playmaker, as Arne Slot aims to boost his attack for next season.

However, despite Slot’s desire to make this player his first summer signing, the offer is likely to fall short. RB Leipzig are reportedly holding out for closer to €80 million ($90.4 million).