Man Utd ‘fighting to hijack Bayern Munich swoop for Euro 2024 star as Erik ten Hag targets statement double transfer’
MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to pull double transfer swoop starting with Xavi Simons.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is currently on holiday after impressing for the Netherlands at Euro 2024. Simons is contracted to Paris Saint-Germain. But shone on loan at RB Leipzig last season in the Bundesliga.
His performances have led to huge interest from across the continent, but it looked to be Bayern Munich that had won the race to sign him.
He had already reportedly agreed terms with the Bundesliga giants.
Howeverstates that United are hopeful that they can hijack the move. Erik ten Hag is said to be a big admirer of the youngster and that his versatility would make him a fine addition to his Old Trafford squad.
But being able to negotiate a fee with PSG could prove tricky.
They reportedly rejected a £42m offer last year โปรโมชั่น ufabet and believe his value has rocket after his fine Euros.
But they seem undeterred, especially by the fact that Bayern already seem to have a switch in motion, and allegedly have add advantage. United and PSG are currently working on a £60m deal to take 23-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte to Old Trafford from the Parc des Princes.
That reportedly means that PSG are willing to do business with the Red Devils again.
The 21-year-old is a key cog in Ronald Koeman’s team in Germany. After a brilliant season on loan to RB Leipzig. Simons excell in the 2023/24 Bundesliga season with eight goals and 13 assists in 32 appearances. He has since started the Netherlands’ first two Euro 2024 ties.