There’s never a dull moment at FC Barcelona — and today brought yet another twist in the ever-evolving transfer saga surrounding the Catalan giants. While the club remains relentless in scouting for talent before rivals pounce, few expected the development that unfolded this afternoon.According to Sport, Barcelona sporting director Deco held a meeting today with representatives linked to Xavi Simons. Interestingly, the meeting included Barat — who doesn’t officially represent the Dutch international, but appeared alongside Simons’ brother.🚨🎖| 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Deco met with the agents of Xavi Simons in Barcelona today. [@monfortcarlos] #fcblive pic.twitter.com/i74bTHMSbz— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) July 17, 2025 The timing is notable, as Simons is reportedly determined to leave RB Leipzig this summer and is actively speaking with clubs across Europe to weigh his options.Although Simons has long expressed a desire to return to Barcelona — the club where his football journey began — he’s aware that such a move remains unlikely for now. Financially, the club is in no position to compete with other suitors, especially given the midfielder’s current valuation of around 70 million. On top of that, coach Hansi Flick has already admitted the squad is overloaded in midfield, further complicating any realistic pursuit.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Barat, who is currently touring Europe to stay in the loop on the transfer market and present his clients to top clubs, is believed to have used the meeting to touch base and keep communication lines open. Despite the challenges, Simons’ situation was a key point of discussion.For now, Barcelona’s approach seems to be more of a scouting mission than the start of serious negotiations. They’re keeping tabs, assessing possibilities, and ensuring they’re in the loop — should circumstances shift.Dwarfs aside, this boy has become a man – Lamine Yamal gets his deserved Barca ’10’Meanwhile, Simons, who enjoyed a strong season, is attracting concrete interest from the Premier League. While a return to Camp Nou would fulfill a childhood dream, the odds remain stacked against it — at least this summer.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019172##
