Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close eye on developments surrounding Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Xavi Simons.
The 18-year-old spent nine years in the La Masia academy between 2010 and 2019 before completing a switch to the Parc des Princes, where his current contract expires in under three months' time.
PSG are thought to be keen to renew Simons's deal, but he has only made seven appearances as senior level this term and is supposedly hesitant to renew amid his lack of game time.
According to Le Parisien - via Sport - PSG are not giving up hope of extending Simons's contract before he leaves as a free agent in June, but Barcelona are waiting in the wings.
The report adds that the Netherlands Under-19 international will not be short of suitors if he does decide to leave PSG, so Barcelona could face stiff competition for his signature, with Manchester City previously linked with a swoop.
Simons has registered one assist in nine senior appearances for PSG so far but has not featured in Ligue 1 since playing 66 minutes of a 1-0 win over Rennes in February.
Ben Knapton
