Barcelona are after a former gem of their academy! But PSG are also interested, where the Dutchman fled from Catalonia

Barcelona is solving the problems it is in. But it is not forgetting about the transfer policy and the composition of the squad for next season. Currently, it is reportedly considering bringing back a former gem who escaped from the academy. Xavi Simons, however, will have no shortage of suitors.

Barcelona football is facing a major predicament. Whether it’s allegations of corruption or financial problems that will make it difficult to sign new players. But according to various speculations, despite all this, it is considering bringing in big reinforcements.

There is talk, for example, of a spectacular return of the legendary Lionel Messi from Paris, but the Catalans are also looking to the future. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are considering signing their former young star.

That young star is none other than Xavi Simons. The now 19 year old footballer was supposed to be a giant star, he has made great strides and still does. In 2019, he was tempted by an attractive financial offer from PSG and left Barcelona, who pipped him for themselves.

But Simons didn’t get enough space in Paris and so he returned to the Netherlands, specifically PSV Eindhoven, before this season. Since his arrival, he has been shining and proving that he is definitely no write-off talent.

Still only 19 years old, the Dutchman has 39 competitive games, 16 goals and 8 assists this season. Phenomenal numbers indeed considering his age.

No wonder Barcelona want to bring him back to strengthen a strong generation of young players, among which we can count Pedri or Gavi. But there is a catch. PSG, from where he left for the Netherlands, is also interested in the player.

Moreover, PSG will have the financial upper hand. Barcelona may not even be able to afford to sign Simons. So the question is how it will be. The presence of Jordi Cruyff in Barcelona could play a role. The sporting director of the Catalan club is said to have a lot of influence on Simons.

Source: Mundo Deportivo, Transfermarkt