Interest in Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey is indeed growing rapidly, with Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly keen on the 22-year-old. Despite missing the end of the campaign due to a toe injury, Ramsey is expected to be fit for the pre-season.
Villa might need to sell a star player to balance the books, and Ramsey is highly sought after. While he isn’t necessarily irreplaceable, losing a home-grown talent like him is always challenging. Liverpool’s interest might be questionable given their already crowded midfield, but the allure of a young, dynamic player like Ramsey is undeniable for any top club.
Simons says no to Aston Villa
Lastly, some unfavorable information regarding a potential multi-club pursuit of a gifted young player: After making an impression while on loan at RB Leipzig, Xavi Simons of Paris Saint-Germain has been continuously connected to a transfer to the Premier League. Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Manchester City have all been mentioned, but it doesn’t seem like he’s that interested. If HITC were to permanently quit PSG, he would reportedly prefer to go back to Barcelona—he attended La Masia before leaving to pursue his dreams of riches—than to stay at PSG. However, the research estimates that they have a higher chance of accepting a third straight season spent on loan abroad.
Simons is incredibly gifted, and while a loan transfer to Barcelona isn’t completely out of the question, we have to severely doubt that they have the financial means to do so following two incredibly successful seasons at PSV Eindhoven and Leipzig. This is the 3 a.m. verdict. In any scenario, until a huge offer is made, we don’t think PSG wants to sell. This one will simmer for the duration of the summer, but it wouldn’t be shocking if it never reaches a boil.
