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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fabrizio Romano Says Liverpool, Manchester City Target With PSG Sell-on Clause Wants Transfer This Summer
Manchester City and Liverpool are showing strong interest in Xavi Simons, and any potential transfer could benefit PSG. Although PSG loaned Simons to RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 and sold him this year, the French club still stands to profit from his next move. As part of the transfer, PSG put in a sell-on clause that could earn them money beyond the initial fee. According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United might have the upper hand over Manchester City in the race to sign Simons next summer. Advertisement Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Leipzig paid a total of €80 million—€55 million up front and the rest in add-ons. Simons is contracted through June 2027, but with several top clubs interested, his long-term future remains uncertain. Liverpool, Manchester City receive major boost for ex-PSG aceTransfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Simons has made his decision and is set to leave RB Leipzig this summer. He's reportedly ready for a new chapter, with top Premier League clubs and Bayern Munich closely monitoring his situation. Moreover, RB Leipzig are fully aware of his plans. This week, GIVE ME SPORT reported, citing sources, that RB Leipzig are willing to sell Xavi Simons when the transfer window reopens, and the player has expressed a strong desire to make his first Premier League move. Advertisement The outlet also claims Leipzig is open to a major sale after missing out on Champions League revenue. This could allow Manchester City to sign Simons, who is seen as an alternative to Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz. GIVE ME SPORT further notes that Manchester City has learned that Simons carries a £60 million price tag. However, they've been long-time admirers, having tracked him for the past year. They're now considering whether to enter negotiations, especially with concerns that Wirtz might opt to join Bayern Munich.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Declan Rice makes 'magic' Arsenal promise after Mikel Arteta message to Gunners
Arsenal must overturn a 1-0 deficit as they head to Paris Saint Germain for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final Declan Rice promised Arsenal can deliver more 'magic moments' to overcome Paris Saint Germain and reach the Champions League final. Gunners midfielder Rice smashed two sensational free kicks to help see off Real Madrid in the last round and he is convinced they can beat the odds again. They must come from behind to beat PSG but Rice revealed Mikel Arteta has delivered a stirring team talk that has all the players believing they can do it. Rice said: 'I think the manager calls them magic moments. He always talks about having someone delivering a magic moment. "I think in that game against Madrid, obviously I was able to produce two free kicks, which were incredible. But tomorrow night, a semi-final is set up for someone else to maybe get that magic moment. 'Hopefully it's me again, but you're going to need a moment of magic to win a game, and as a team we're going to need that. So tomorrow night hopefully we can deliver something special.' Gunners boss Arteta also insisted that if Arsenal can beat PSG and go all the way to the final then it would be the greatest night in the club's history. Arsenal were beaten in Paris in their only previous Champions League final appearance in 2006 when they lost out to Barcelona but ex-PSG star Arteta is convinced they can go one better. Arteta said: 'Yes, it will give us another opportunity and football brings you to places like Paris that are so related sometimes. It's a beautiful story, so let's make it our own tomorrow. You're going to get remembered for those moments. "The biggest stage is when the team needs it, when the club needs it, to deliver those moments. I'm playing with that mindset. This kind of game is, in my opinion, the right one and that's the work that we've done in the last few hours. 'We are a win away from being in the Champions League final and in the most beautiful city in the world. Against a great opponent, it doesn't get much better than that. We are here to make history, we have a big opportunity tomorrow. "We bring a result that gives us so much clarity about what we have to do. A lot of learning from the first leg as well and how small the margins are between the two teams. 'The result, in my opinion, should have been very different to that one. So tomorrow, another opportunity to prove that and the right to be in the final. If we win tomorrow it would be the biggest night in the club's history.'
Reuters
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Luis Enrique's PSG hope to bring joy to fans with win over rivals Marseille
March 15 (Reuters) - While Paris St-Germain can extend their lead atop Ligue 1 to 19 points if they beat Olympique de Marseille, manager Luis Enrique said it was beating their bitter rivals that really counted. The defending champions PSG are unbeaten in 25 league matches on 65 points, 16 ahead of Roberto De Zerbi's second-placed Marseille. "This match represents one of the best games we can play. We can still bring joy to our fans," Luis Enrique told reporters ahead of the home match at the Parc des Princes. "The importance of the derby has nothing to do with the standings." Enrique said he hoped for a "great festival of football" against De Zerbi's team: "He's going to fight for possession and press high, with one-on-ones. The match isn't just an emotional affair, it's also tactical." The rivalry, dubbed "Le Classique", has often been marred by offensive chants. Before the meeting in October, PSG fans targeted Marseille's ex-PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Asked about the possibility of similar incidents on Sunday, the Spaniard said: "My thoughts are always the same: we need the support of our fans at every match, we love their support over the seasons. I'd like us to be able to count on that support at every game. "The fans should really focus on PSG, respect the opponents, support the team." He said captain Marquinhos, who was taken off in the 92nd minute of PSG's win over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, was available for selection. "He had some discomfort - it's not an injury at all, he's fine," he added. "We'll analyse the risk to see whether we should take it or not. He's not going to get a rest during the international break ... I'm going to continue with my rotation, that's the way I see the game. We're always competitive."
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Javier Pastore names De Rossi in his ideal starting XI
Former Roma midfielder Javier Pastore gave an interview to SportWeek in which he spoke about the eleven best players he has ever played with. The former number 27 also mentioned Daniele De Rossi in his favourite formation. Here is the Argentine's chosen starting line-up: (4-3-3): Sirigu; Zanetti, Otamendi, Thiago Silva, Maxwell; De Rossi, Thiago Motta; Neymar, Verratti, Messi; Ibrahimovic. In addition, the ex-PSG player also revealed a little behind the scenes at the time of his transfer to the Italian capital in 2018. 'When I was about to sign with Roma, De Rossi was the first to write to me to tell me that he was happy to be able to play with me,' he said.
