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

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons, with €55 million paid up front. The 22-year-old signed a contract running through June 2027, and PSG included a sell-on clause in the deal.

With the summer transfer window approaching, speculation around Simons’ future is ramping up. A recent report from CaughtOffside suggests Manchester United may now be leading the race to sign him.

However, according to Bild, Simons is still looking for a new club as the window opens. While several Premier League sides—Newcastle among them—have shown interest, he’s reportedly not interested in a move to the northeast of England. There are also questions about his attitude, which could give some clubs pause.

Could former PSG ace return to Barcelona?

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SPORT’s Carlos Monfort reports that Simons wants to return to Barcelona. Deco has already met with his representatives, but a move could be tough to pull off financially.

In a separate report, Bild reported 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 former PSG standout, who recorded 11 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances last season.