PSG Takes Tough Stance on Simons as Barcelona Seeks Loan Deal

The French club considers only keeping him or arranging a permanent transfer Barcelona seeks loan deal with player’s cooperation José Álvarez revealed on El Chiringuito that FC Barcelona would be interested in a loan deal for Xavi Simons / EL CHIRINGUITO Xavi Simons is a target for Barcelona’s next sporting project. Xavi Hernández is considering bringing in two midfielders, especially since Gavi won’t be back at full capacity until late this year, and the Blaugrana academy graduate is highly regarded for rotation. Barcelona only considers a loan deal with the player’s approval, but PSG is not willing to make things easy for the Catalan club. The Parisians are closing the door on a loan and only consider recalling him to play under Luis Enrique or arranging a permanent transfer exceeding 60 million euros.

Simons has truly blossomed at Leipzig after his stint at PSV. The La Masia-trained player has already scored nine goals and provided 15 assists this season, confirming himself as one of Europe’s most promising players at 21. He will participate in the Euros, and several teams have shown interest in his future if PSG opens the door, although the midfielder wishes to return to Barcelona. PSG is seriously considering giving him a place in their first team. They are planning a revolution after Mbappé’s departure and rely on the Dutch international. Simons is unsure about staying in Paris despite signing a contract until 2027, so his situation may be complicated. In any case, PSG does not want to loan him out again and will propose a transfer if he wishes to leave, but for amounts prohibitive for Barcelona. His market valuation is 80 million euros, but he could leave for around 60 million plus variables.

Simons’ stance is clear: he will listen to PSG, but his desire is to play for Barcelona, and he will try to push for it to happen. However, there are complicated relations between the two clubs and PSG’s need to strengthen their midfield or generate resources for transfers. Simons has become an important asset that they are not willing to give away on a one-season loan.

PSG already has offers for sale – Leipzig being one of them – but has not made a decision on his departure. Luis Enrique would like to see him in the team, and in Paris, they are convinced he can be an important player. Barcelona only considers requesting a loan as their priority target for the midfield is Bernardo Silva, for whom they are willing to make a purchase offer. Simons would be the icing on the cake in midfield, and the negotiation may be tough, but there will be a summit in the coming days where things could be clarified. Barcelona, in contact with the player, will closely monitor PSG’s final decision, although they are not optimistic.