Michael Olise has turned down a transfer to Manchester United with Erik ten Hag looking at three potential alternatives
Xavi Simons of Netherlands celebrates after scoring, only for VAR to rule the goal out during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Netherlands and France at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 21, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.
Manchester United could push to sign Xavi Simons after losing out on Michael Olise
Alongside United, both Chelsea and Newcastle had shown interest and held initial talks but as per The Athletic, Olise has decided Germany will be his destination with Bayern as his chosen club. As such, the three interested English clubs need to look elsewhere in order to improve their respective frontlines.
At Stamford Bridge, the plan remains to sign a winger and a striker while Newcastle are advancing in talks to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton.
As for United, it is currently unclear what Erik ten Hag will do following Olise’s decision, however it is likely there were a number of options being considered alongside Olise.
The European championships have a plethora of talent on show with three wingers all at the tournament proving themselves before a potential summer transfer. With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at who United could sign to strengthen their wide areas after losing out on Olise.
One of the Premier League clubs already showing an interest in Xavi Simons is Man United.
Fresh from a fantastic loan spell at RB Leipzig, his parent club Paris Saint-Germain are looking to have him again on a temporary leave for the 2024/25 season given his performances. at Euro 2024 for the Netherlands, proof of his ability.
With United and Arsenal already in contact, Ten Hag could be tempted by a move for Simons, especially as Bayern is about to sign Olise.
The German giants have held specific discussions with PSG over a mandatory loan deal for Simons and there is no reason why United cannot try to strike a similar deal.
