FC Barcelona will reportedly attempt to re-sign former academy star Xavi Simons this summer, with Rangers also in the chase for the PSG prospect.
According to Le Parisien, the Ligue 1 giants are working on handing the 18-year-old a new contract, though interest from Barcelona could throw this process into doubt, with Simon’s current deal with PSG expiring in the summer.
As a result, Rangers are eyeing a move for the teenager, with AS reporting that the Scottish giants are interested in Simons, who would be an exceptional signing for Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side this summer.
One of the most exciting talents in world football and a player who could ignite a transfer battle if Simons does become a free agent this summer, signing the midfielder would be an impressive piece of business from Rangers.
However, with Barcelona now in the hunt to re-sign their former academy prospect, Rangers could be outgunned financially for the 18-year-old Amsterdam-born talent, especially with the project Xavi Hernandez is heading.
After all, the Barcelona manager has put a strong emphasis on making young players the core of the team, with Pedri, Gavi and Nico Gonzalez star examples of the direction Xavi wants to take the La Liga giants.
Rangers could stand no chance in Simons race if Barcelona open talks
Rangers are a huge club and one who, in recent years, are making their quality and dominance in Europe known with strong showings in the UEFA Europa League, yet challenging Barcelona for Simons well out of the Bears’ ballpark.
Indeed, the Dutch youngster, labelled as ‘generational’ by Total Football Analysis, would be nothing short of a miracle signing for Rangers, but with Barcelona keen on their former talent, van Bronckhorst could have his work cut out for him regarding the teenager.
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