Louis Saha backs £70m RB Leipzig star to shine at Man United as he explains why he thinks would ‘have a huge impact’ at Old Trafford -Report

Louis Saha backs £70m RB Leipzig star to shine at Man United as he explains why he thinks would ‘have a huge impact’ at Old Trafford -Report

The Dutchman has the potential to have a “huge impact at the club,” and David Ornstein has provided insight into the Red Devils’ transfer priorities ahead of the 2025 transfer windows.

As a result, Manchester United has been instructed to move quickly to sign Xavi Simons.

During the summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS approved five new players at Old Trafford for a total of about £180 million (€215.5 million, $240.7 million).

This was the start of a new regime that aimed to bring Manchester United back to the top of English and European football.

Before Sunday’s crucial match against the Panthers, the Red Devils had only three victories from their first seven games across all competitions, suggesting that they are still a work in progress.

One signing that did escape their clutches over the summer was PSG star Simons, who we understand was the subject of an enquiry from United, but ultimately one that did not materialise with the player opting instead to rejoin RB Leipzig on a second season’s loan.

But down the line it seems unlikely that the Netherlands playmaker will ever get the chance to shine in the French capital and former United striker Louis Saha is adamant that is a deal the Red Devils should look to push through in 2025.

“I think Manchester United should target Xavi Simons, I really like him and he’s the sort of player that could have a huge impact at the club,” Saha told Casinohawks.

“He showed up during Euro 2024 and I think he provides a great option in transition in midfield as well as creating chances for his teammates. There aren’t many players in that bracket, Dani Olmo at Barcelona is another one.”

On why United should push through a blockbuster deal for the 21-year-old, whose current market value is £66.8m (€80m, $89.3m) according to Transfermarkt, Saha added:

“I definitely think Simons has the capacity to be a success if he did end up at United. He’s very hard to defend against because he’s always on the move, United still need legs in midfield and more creativity and unpredictability.

“Jadon Sancho is a player that didn’t fit it tactically, but I don’t think that will be the case with Simons, he is confident in his quality and it looks like he has the character to succeed.”