PSG and Bayern Munich in fiery tug-of-war over Xavi Simons

The transfer market is heating up for PSG, but the Xavi Simons deal remains stalled. However, Bayern Munich continues to push to secure the Dutchman by the summer of 2024.

Bayern Munich and PSG are battling in the transfer market over the pursuit of Desire Doue. Following a €35 million offer from Bavaria, Stade Rennais has received a new bid of €45 million from Paris Saint-Germain. According to the latest information from L’Equipe, the capital club is expected to make a second offer.

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PSG and Bayern Munich in fiery tug-of-war over Xavi Simons

In this context, Bayern Munich is pushing hard on the other side to finalize the arrival of Xavi Simons. The Dutchman is a key target for the Bavarian leadership, who, according to Florian Plettenberg, continue to press despite complications in the deal.

Xavi Simons is under contract with PSG, but a resale percentage clause for PSV Eindhoven complicates the tripartite negotiations. The Sky Sports journalist in Germany states there is a real possibility of Xavi Simons joining Bayern Munich as early as the summer of 2024, though a sale during the summer 2025 transfer window is also on the table.

Nevertheless, the deal is far from dead, as ongoing discussions between the Bundesliga club and PSV Eindhoven suggest. These talks are highlighted by information from our colleagues in Germany, who also mention an agreement already reached between Xavi Simons and Bayern Munich for a loan with an obligatory purchase option. RB Leipzig, seemingly a step behind in this race, also wants the 21-year-old Dutchman for a second consecutive season and remains in the running.