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Arsenal and Man Utd quoted 'Harry Kane money' to make wonderkid transfer
Suraj Radia
- 20 Jun 2024 18:30 BST
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Arsenal have been told how much they will have to pay to sign Xavi Simons this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain ready to ask for ‘Harry Kane money’ for the wonderkid.
Simons is wanted by a host of teams including the Gunners, with the Dutchman set to make a decision over his future after his involvement at the European Championships.
The 21-year-old spent last season at Leipzig and the Bundesliga outfit are hoping to bring him back on another loan, although they face competition from Bayern Munich.
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Manchester United are also interested in a transfer for Simons but both they and the Gunners would prefer a permanent deal – something which PSG are reluctant to sanction this summer.
Simons re-joined PSG last summer for €5 million but former side PSV are entitled to a significant portion of any fee if the winger is sold this summer.
And German outlet BILD state that PSG will likely demand around €100m to any team wanting to buy Simons this summer, similar to the record fee Bayern paid for Kane last year.
What does the future hold for Xavi Simons?
Simons has established himself as one of the brightest prospects in Europe, having impressed for PSV in the Netherlands before grabbing 19 goal involvements in 32 games for Leipzig last season.
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The youngster is believed to have a clause in his contract allowing him control over his future if multiple clubs are interested in him, with PSG leaning towards loaning Simons out for another season.
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Simons has insisted he will not consider anything about his future until after the conclusion of Euro 2024 and he still has three years remaining on his contract in Paris.
However, the Dutch international will have plenty of options to choose from, with Bayern said to be pushing the hardest, although the German side may have to settle for a loan instead of a permanent deal.
