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Louis Saha explains why he thinks Xavi Simons would 'have a huge impact' at Manchester United
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Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha wants the club to acquire Xavi Simons, believing that the Netherlands international would bring "unpredictability" to the Red Devils.
Simons is in his second season with German outfit RB Leipzig, on loan from French giants Paris Saint-Germain, with 22 senior international caps to his name.
The 21-year-old is the type of player Saha thinks could add more creativity to a United side that have scored just five goals in their five Premier League matches so far this season.
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"I think Manchester United should target Xavi Simons," Saha told Casino Hawks. " I really like him and he’s the sort of player that could have a huge impact at the club.
"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 team-mates.
"There aren’t many players in that bracket, Dani Olmo at Barcelona is another one. 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.
