Xavi Simmons has been sensational this season. It’s been the sort of breakthrough season players are after. According to reports, Simons is one of the names on Gunners’ list as they look to bring in new midfielders. Alongside Declan Rice, Simons is believed to be a player Arteta has an admiration for. After starring for the PSV side, the 19-year-old has a number of options on the table.
Xavi Simmons interview
Speaking this week to the Dutch media, as quoted in Voetbal Primeur, Simons admitted he doesn’t quite know where his future will lie just yet. With the subject of interest from Arsenal and other teams on the table. Simons suggested he’ll take his time and speak to his family about his next move.
“I don’t know yet. I’m with the Dutch national team now, I’m going to work here for two weeks and then we’ll see what happens. Soon we will decide together with family what is best for me,” Simons said.
Lauded by Rafael van der Vaart as a player who can be ‘world class’ it does very much seem like Simons has the world at his feet. He has been considered as a world class talent even in his younger days at Barcelona.
While the focus is on bringing in Declan Rice this summer, Arsenal might well go for one or two more in key positions. Caicedo is another one whom Arsenal are really interested in.
The decision to let Granit Xhaka leave is one which will open up a gap in the Gunners squad. That gap will need to be filled and it means more than just Rice will be needed. Arsenal are still analysing their options and trying to get the perfect deal done.
Simons certainly looks like a player of high quality. The only question mark comes in the form of if he can make an impact immediately. His age and the fact he’s only shone in the Eredivisie means Mikel Arteta might look elsewhere for immediate impact players.
