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MEN Sport writer Josh Holland has analysed Xavi Simons after he was linked with Manchester United. Where would he fit into United? The first impressive attribute of Simons is his ability to play in two completely different roles. At PSV, he played 19 games at left wing and 17 games as the central attacking midfielder.
For RB Leipzig, he played 23 times on the left and 18 times on the right , although Marco Rose's style of play often saw him and Dani Olmo play as playmakers with the two wing-backs providing width. Where would he fit into the United team? His adaptability means he could help Ten Hag solve two different problems, including the burden currently weighing on Marcus Rashford's shoulders. The forward's undesirable form has led to him being linked with a transfer out of Manchester, but in reality, some quality competition is all he needs.
Simons is also the ideal profile to challenge Bruno Fernandes as Ten Hag's most offensive midfielder. The Portugal international, like Rashford, has often dipped in his performances due to the lack of rest. The player himself inserted a clause in his PSG contract that means he decides which club to play for if he has options. With a Dutch manager in charge, United may be in a greater position to sign the playmaker this summer - even if it is just temporary for one year.
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