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Manchester United have been made to pay for missing out on a potential move for Xavi Simons in the summer. Reports in France had tentatively linked the young midfielder with a move to United last summer before his return to PSG.
The forward enjoyed a stellar season with PSV Eindhoven last year, clocking up 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 games, prompting PSG to trigger his €6m (£5.16m) buyback clause. Upon returning to his previous club, Simons was immediately sent on a season-long loan to RB Leipzig.
The 22-year-old has continued to shine in Germany, with six goals and nine assists in 25 appearances over all competitions. French newspaper L'Equipe linked United with a move for the Netherlands international last summer, reporting that an approach had been made to PSG during the previous transfer window, although it is understood that Simons was never a serious target for the Red Devils.
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Back in October, it was claimed that the Reds had made a ‘significant proposal’ to sign Simons permanently. While United were said to be rivalled by Leipzig, PSG were unwilling to sell the forward due to a clause in his contract that would have seen the transfer fee go to PSV instead, if he was to be sold before next season. This would have left a loan deal as the sole option, which Leipzig agreed to.
The CIES Football Observatory has charted how Simons’ transfer value has sky-rocketed in recent months. He is ranked as the sport’s 24th most valuable player, with an estimated transfer value of €112.5m (£96.74m); an increase of more than €106m (£91.5m) compared to the buyback
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