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MAIN STORY: Manchester United swoop on Simons
Manchester United will look to beat Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Xavi Simonsaccording to Sport.
Simons spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig, where he scored eight goals and provided 13 assists in the Bundesliga, attracting attention across Europe in the process.
The report reveals that the situation bears similarities to the deal United struck for Leny Yoro last week. In both situations, United have been the underdogs to sign the player, in this case with the strong connection between PSG and Leipzig making the deal look straightforward. However, it could open up an opportunity for the Red Devils to land Simons. United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly a big fan of Simons, and his new assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly trying to convince the 21-year-old to join the club.
PSG are reported to be in a position to demand €100m for the Dutch international, a figure that would make a deal difficult for Bayern Munich and Leipzig. Bayern have already made offers of around €70m, but United's financial strength could see the Bavarian club lose ground to the Premier League giants.
Barcelona are also reported to be interested in Simons. The winger spent time in Barcelona's youth academy and the report states that the Spanish club are interested in a reunification. However, the Catalan giants are unable to compete with the financial demands that any potential deal would bring, effectively putting the club out of the running.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi EzeFootball Insider reveals. The 26-year-old scored 11 goals and provided three assists in the Premier League last season, which has seen the England international attract significant interest. The report reveals that Palace are likely to demand a similar figure to the £50m Bayern Munich paid to secure the signing of Michael Olise. However, it is currently unclear whether Palace will be willing to part ways with Eze, having already seen Olise leave.
– Juventus have turned their attention away from the Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho At the FC Porto winger Wenderson GalenAccording to Calciomercato, Sancho was interested in joining Juventus, but the Englishman has since held positive talks with United manager Ten Hag that could see him stay at Old Trafford. This has seen Juventus consider alternative options to Sancho. One name that the Turin side are interested in is Galeno. The Brazilian scored 16 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions last season, and the report reveals that Porto would consider offers worth €40m.
– Sevilla will try to close a deal with the Barcelona winger Ansu FatiAccording to Sport, the report states that if Barcelona achieve their targets this summer, which includes RB Leipzig Dani OlmoFati could leave the Catalan giants as he falls down the pecking order. Sevilla have reportedly made it known that they would be happy to strike a loan deal for Fati, who spent last season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion. The report reveals that Fati will likely be part of Barcelona's pre-season tour to the US, however, his future after now appears uncertain.
– Al Ittihad have not reached an agreement with the Manchester City midfielder Kevin De BruyneDespite reports to the contrary, Fabrizio Romano reveals. The Belgium international has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, however, the report suggests that a deal has not yet been reached. Instead, Al-Ittihad are reported to be focusing their resources on securing a deal for the Aston Villa player. Moussa Diabywho is expected to join the Saudi side. Romano reported that a €60 million package has been agreed with Villa, and that the transfer appears to be close to being finalised.
– Crystal Palace and Fulham have not received any stimulus from Emile Smith RoweArsenal's camp have rejected offers for the midfielder, the Sun reports. Both clubs are reported to have seen the Gunners reject bids for the Hale End man, but Smith Rowe's camp have not pushed for either move either. The report suggests Arsenal will look to secure £30m for the 23-year-old, who has struggled for consistent minutes in recent seasons.
