The winter transfer window will open in just under a month. But in Paris, the rumors are already going well. For several days, the name of Mohamed Salah, at the end of his contract at Liverpool, has been linked to the residents of the Parc des Princes. However, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi calmed everyone down yesterday during an interview given to Sky Germany. “That’s not true. He’s a fantastic, incredible player, but we never considered him, to be honest. We know every club would love to have him, but this rumor about us is simply false.” Other names were mentioned such as those of Nicolò Fagioli (Juventus) or even Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb) and Abdukodir Khusanov (RC Lens).
In the direction of departures there should also be some movement. Downgraded by Luis Enrique, Milan Skriniar will not be retained while Juventus is clearly on the spot. Randal Kolo Muani is of interest to many people since Manchester United and RB Leipzig are cited as potential points of departure. The German club hopes to benefit from its good relations with the Ile-de-France management in this matter. Indeed, the two teams have already had to deal together, in particular concerning the loan of Xavi Simons (21 years old). An element that the Germans would also like to keep permanently, as recently explained SportBild.
PSG are spoiled for choice for Xavi Simons
The idea would be to reach an agreement with Paris from January regarding the Dutchman, author of 3 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances in all competitions this season. Especially since Leipzig is aware that competition will be fierce to secure the services of the footballer under contract until 2027. The Athletic explains that all options are possible today for Xavi Simons and PSG, who has not yet made a decision concerning him and who should a priori wait until this summer before deciding one way or the other. The former Barça player is a young talent, increasingly experienced. Which may fit with the new project put in place by Paris, which wants to focus on the collective and young people.
However, Luis Enrique closed the door on him last summer. If the Asturian is still in office next summer, we will have to see what he plans to do. And according to The Athleticwe are clearly heading towards a departure of Xavi Simons, at the latest during the 2025 summer market. Sources close to the matter have mentioned interest from the Premier League, where Arsenal and Liverpool are following him. In Germany, Bayern Munich, ready to pay €100 million, and Borussia Dortmund want to overtake Leipzig. In Spain, FC Barcelona, where he cut his teeth at La Masia, and Real Madrid are also on the lookout. PSG, who could make him a leading player in his club or sell him at a high price, can already rub their hands. Especially since the auctions will start at a minimum of €80 million for him according to The Athletic. The race for his signature is open.
