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Newcastle United are set to miss out on Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons in favour of a move to Spain, according to reports.
Simons, 21, spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig from PSG having been at PSV the season before.
The Dutch international was wanted by several clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Leipzig.
Despite the interest, Simons is expected to reject those offers to pursue a move back to Barcelona where he spent nine years as a youth star.
Simons won’t be joining Newcastle this summer
According to MundoDeportivo, the Magpies were interested in bringing Simons in on loan for the 2024/25 season. Unfortunately for them, any approach has been rejected and Simons looks set to move to Spain to link up with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
PSG head coach Luis Enrique reportedly had plans to keep Simons in the squad before any decision was made.
The attacking midfielder had a fantastic season at Leipzig, scoring eight and providing 13 assists.
Simons won’t be joining Newcastle this summer
According to MundoDeportivo, the Magpies were interested in bringing Simons in on loan for the 2024/25 season. Unfortunately for them, any approach has been rejected and Simons looks set to move to Spain to link up with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
PSG head coach Luis Enrique reportedly had plans to keep Simons in the squad before any decision was made.
The attacking midfielder had a fantastic season at Leipzig, scoring eight and providing 13 assists.
