Tottenham move ahead in Xavi Simons chase

Tottenham have launched a €60m plus add-ons bid for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, looking to hijack Chelsea’s transfer plans. Chelsea remain interested but must first sell Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson due to UEFA restrictions. With Simons open to Spurs and given permission to travel to London, Thomas Frank’s side now hold a major advantage.

As the summer transfer window enters its final stages, Tottenham Hotspur have launched a €60m plus add-ons bid to RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons, aiming to hijack Chelsea’s long-standing pursuit of the Dutch midfielder. The 22-year-old playmaker, who has been granted permission to travel to London, is increasingly open to joining Thomas Frank’s Spurs side despite previously favoring Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s financial restrictions, following their July Uefa punishment, mean they must generate a positive transfer balance before registering new players, forcing them to prioritize sales of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson. Until then, they are expected to move first for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, considered a cheaper alternative. This situation has given Tottenham a vital opening to secure a creative force they have craved after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze earlier in the window.

Spurs are offering Simons a contract that would rank among their highest earners, presenting a convincing pitch that currently outweighs Chelsea’s delayed approach. With both clubs pressing hard, the weekend is set to be decisive, as Tottenham hope to avoid another high-profile setback, while Chelsea remain determined to sign both Garnacho and Simons if their player sales materialize in time.