Brentford manager Thomas Frank has sent shockwaves through the Premier League by publicly confirming the club's audacious ambition to sign Paris Saint-Germain's dazzling young talent, Xavi Simons, on a season-long loan.
In a candid revelation that underscores the Bees' growing Premier League stature, Frank admitted that the Dutch international is on a three-man shortlist of dream targets for the club this summer. This bold move places the West London outfit in direct competition with some of England's most elite clubs for one of Europe's most sought-after prospects.
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Frank, renowned for his player development skills, believes he and Brentford can offer Simons something unique: a clear pathway to regular first-team football and a proven project for nurturing young talent. This could give them a crucial edge over rivals where the 21-year-old might face a crowded battle for minutes.
"He is a player I appreciate a lot," Frank stated, highlighting the player's exceptional technical ability and creativity. "We were already onto him before he went to PSV and then PSG. We have him on the list. I think he is a fantastic player."
A Crowded Race for a Special Talent
Brentford's ambition, however, sets them on a collision course with a host of European giants. Simons's electrifying loan spell at RB Leipzig last season, where he scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists, has put Europe's top clubs on high alert.
Both Manchester clubs, United and City, are known to be long-term admirers of the midfielder. His current situation at PSG remains uncertain, making a temporary exit seem increasingly likely. This has ignited a frantic transfer scramble, with Brentford positioning themselves as a serious and attractive destination.
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The pursuit of Simons is not happening in isolation. Frank also confirmed the club's interest in another highly-rated talent, Brighton's Argentinian World Cup winner, Alexis Mac Allister. This dual ambition signals a clear intent from the Bees to build on their solid top-flight foundations and push for a top-half finish.
Securing a marquee signing like Xavi Simons would be a monumental statement of intent for Thomas Frank and Brentford, proving that they can not only identify top talent but also compete with the very best to bring them to the Gtech Community Stadium.
