Newcastle Get Bad News Over Interest in €80M-Rated Tottenham Target With PSG Clause | OneFootball

PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig earlier this year, and the Dutch midfielder has quickly drawn interest from several Premier League clubs—including Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.

As previously reported by Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons, with €55 million of that coming up front. The 21-year-old signed a contract running through June 2027, and PSG included a sell-on clause in the deal.

With the summer transfer window nearing, speculation around Simons’ future continues to grow. According to a recent report from CaughtOffside, Manchester United may now be in the lead to sign him.

Meanwhile, Fichajes claims Tottenham are aiming to strengthen their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League, listing Simons as one of their three top targets. The report adds that the club is “dreaming” of securing the Dutch international, which could hand PSG a significant windfall if a deal goes through.

Former PSG ace finds transfer window challenging

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According to Bild, Simons is still searching for a new club as the transfer window opens. Several Premier League teams, including Newcastle United, have shown interest, but he is reportedly not interested in a move to the northeast of England. Additionally, concerns about his attitude may discourage potential suitors.

Last month, Fichajes reported that Newcastle United are eager to make Xavi Simons a central figure in their plans for next season. The Premier League side is said to be preparing a bid in the region of €70 million for the talented Dutch midfielder.

This follows a Bild report claiming that RB Leipzig signed Simons from PSG in January for €50 million and are looking to make a €20 million profit on the deal.

Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle are all keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old, who recorded 11 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances last season.