Simon Not “Desperate” For Premier League Move

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has admitted that he will leave Nantes if a good offer comes this summer.

Simon has been great for Nantes since he joined the club from Levante in 2019. And in the past two seasons, he has been the club’s best attacker.

So far, Simon has contributed 37 goals an 42 assists in 201 appearances across all competitions.

This season, Nantes have scored 39 goals in the Ligue 1, and Simon has been involved in 18 of them.

His brilliance has seen him linked with bigger clubs in recent years. Marseille and Leeds United have been touted as potential destinations in previous years, but nothing serious came from those speculations.

Now, Simon is set to enter the final year of his contract at Nantes, and it is looking increasingly likely that he will leave soon.

Premier League club Everton have been heavily linked with the €12 million-rated star, but nothing concrete has come out yet.

Speaking about his future, Simon made it clear that he is very comfortable at Nantes. But he is aware of interest from abroad and can’t rule out an exit if he gets a good offer.

“Yes, I’ve heard about the interest, and I know my agent is in contact with some clubs. Right now, I’m still a Nantes player,” Simon told SportsBoom, per Liverpool Echo.

“I’ve always given my best for this club, and I respect my contract. But of course, every player wants to play at the highest level.

“The Premier League is one of the best in the world. If the right offer comes, and it’s good for me and my family, then why not? But I’m not desperate.

“I have peace here in France. It has to be the right project.”

Should Moses Simon move to Everton?
Moving to Everton would be a big step up for Simon in every ramification. He would get a wage bump, he will work under David Moyes who knows how to bring out the best in his players, and he will rub shoulders with other top players.

Also, playing in the Premier League would put him in the eyes of more fans. Moreover, only few players will say no to the allure of the English top-flight.

With his quality, Simon could help Everton improve. The 29-year-old Super Eagles star is unpredictable, as he can send pin-point crosses or cut in to shoot.

Simon is also a good dribbler, and a bit of flair in a blunt Everton side would be a breath of fresh air.

Nonetheless, Everton might be skeptical about the transfer, as Simon hits 30 in July, so he won’t be able to offer them a lot of years. The club might look for a younger player who has similar qualities.

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