PSG Ready to Activate £5 million Buy-Back Clause for Arsenal and Man Utd Target

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) reportedly have a return clause for Manchester United and Arsenal target Xavi Simons.

Simons, 20, has turned a lot of heads with his fine performances since joining PSV on a free transfer from PSG last summer. He registered 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances across competitions for his club last campaign.

A right-footed technical operator adept at operating in multiple roles, Simons came through Barcelona’s youth setup before moving to PSG in 2021. Since joining PSV, he has helped his team lift two trophies, including the KNVB Cup.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, PSG are currently considering a potential return for the Netherlands international. They are still in the process of deciding whether to trigger his £5 million buy-back clause this summer.

Simons, who has a contract until June 2027 at the Philips Stadion, reportedly has full control over the final decision of re-joining the Ligue 1 winners between July 1 and July 31. He is currently waiting to hear from his boyhood club.

Due to his stellar debut campaign at PSV, Simons has drawn attention from Manchester United and Arsenal. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Brighton & Hove Albion are also keeping tabs.

Should Simons opt to reject a return to the Parisians and join Manchester United in the near future, he could prove to be a brilliant signing for them. He would provide competition to Marcus Rashford and Antony on both the flanks.