Simons spent his formative years at Barcelona’s La Masia academy from ages seven to fifteen before leaving. He is eager to reunite with the Catalan club in the coming weeks. If Barcelona cannot finalize a deal due to ongoing Financial Fair Play issues with La Liga officials, Simons might consider other European clubs.
Manchester United should be cautious about getting entangled in a drawn-out transfer saga. Simons, who had a standout 2023/24 season on loan at RB Leipzig with 10 goals and 15 assists from 43 appearances across all competitions, excelled on both wings and in the attacking midfield role under manager Marco Rose. Despite his talent and the potential impact he could have on United’s squad, Simons’ clear preference for Barcelona makes the pursuit less appealing.
United’s hierarchy should avoid being drawn into a prolonged transfer battle that may not yield a favorable outcome. Instead, they could explore other young, promising wingers in the market. Options like PSV’s Johan Bakayoko and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, who are similarly talented and possess great potential, could be more viable targets.
