Even though Xavi Simons has allegedly already agreed terms with Bayern Munich, Manchester United is holding out hope that they may sign the offensive midfielder and Dutch international from Paris Saint-Germain.

Thanks to his outstanding play at Euro 2024 and a stellar season while on loan at RB Leipzig from PSG, the 21-year-old is definitely on the radar of Man Utd’s management.

The PSG kid is reportedly admired by United boss Erik ten Hag, and he would be a valuable asset to the club due to his versatility, which allows him to play either centrally or on the wings (L’Equipe).

Dealing with PSG could be challenging because they allegedly turned down a £42 million (€50 million) offer for the Dutchman in the summer of 2016. The Ligue 1 winners supposedly believe that the player’s worth has increased since the European championships.

Furthermore, according to rumors, the German giants Bayern Munich have already accepted personal terms with the player. If United were to sign him, it would allegedly involve hijacking a transaction that Bayern already has in motion.

 

United and PSG are reportedly in talks on a £60 million (€70 million) transfer for Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte, so it’s possible that PSG is open to a deal.

After spent the 2022–2023 season on loan at Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven under Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is now a member of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff, Simons could be enticed to join his teammates at Old Trafford.

Speculation has it that a deal including Manuel Ugarte is already in the works. Following the announcement of Leny Yoro’s acquisition, United are intensifying their pursuit of Ugarte, demonstrating their eagerness to continue acquiring players from the French top flight.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Uruguayan midfielder has already signed to terms with United, even if the Red Devils are unable to guarantee him Champions League football, since he shares an agent with Yoro, Jorge Mendes.But according to Mail Sport’s sources, the two clubs are still at odds, and PSG will not sell the player for less than £59 million.

Paris Saint-Germain have been hesitant to trade the 23-year-old since he fits their profile of constructing a younger club without big names, and he only moved to Paris from Sporting Lisbon in a £42 million transfer last summer.