Arsenal eye perfect Martin Odegaard backup who Ruud van Nistelrooy loves
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on PSV Eindhoven’s rising star Xavi Simons as a potential backup and long-term successor to captain Martin Ødegaard. The 20-year-old Dutch playmaker, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, has been in sensational form under the guidance of PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has hailed him as a “special talent.”
Simons has contributed 16 goals and 8 assists in the Eredivisie this season, showcasing his creativity, dribbling ability, and eye for goal—traits that align perfectly with Mikel Arteta’s system. With Ødegaard playing a pivotal role in Arsenal’s title charge, adding a dynamic understudy like Simons could provide crucial depth and competition.
Van Nistelrooy’s admiration for the youngster adds weight to his potential, and if Arsenal can secure his signature, they may have found the ideal deputy—or even future star—to complement their midfield.
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