Barcelona may leverage relationship with key agent to signal ex-La Masia star after Nike deal collaboration

In latest weeks, Barcelona have emerged as a shock contender within the race to signal Xavi Simons, who’s at the moment plying his commerce at RB Leipzig.

Nonetheless, the Dutch worldwide has at all times been an unrealistic choice for Barcelona as a consequence of his sky-high valuation, coupled with the membership’s fractured relationship with the participant’s guardian outfit, Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona financial institution on Dein to facilitate Simons transfer

That stated, a latest report from SPORT has provided a slightly fascinating perspective on Barcelona’s pursuit of Simons.

The report has notably highlighted the presence of a key agent inside Joan Laporta’s ranks – Darren Dein.

Darren is the son of David Dein, president and shareholder of Arsenal for 25 years between 1983 and 2007. He has joined Laporta’s shut circle and is now enjoying a key position in serving to facilitate negotiations.

Will Xavi Simons return to his former membership Barcelona subsequent summer season? (Photograph by Maja Hitij/Getty Photos)

Darren performed a key position in serving to Barcelona attain an settlement with Nike over a brand new deal that’s set to usher in contemporary income for the membership.

Dein, whose sports activities company represents Simons, can now play a key position in aiding Barcelona in signing the Dutch worldwide.

In fact, Barça should discover an settlement with PSG if they’re to signal the previous La Masia starlet.

However with the assistance of Dein, the membership can doubtlessly leverage the participant’s need to play for Barcelona to place strain on PSG.

In the intervening time, although, Simons remains to be on mortgage at Leipzig till the tip of the season, which means Barcelona can solely strategy the previous youth graduate subsequent summer season.