“SHOCKING ARRIVAL! Mega ‘Superstar’ Storms London for SECRET Tottenham Talks – £60M Deal SEALED?!”
Tottenham Hotspur may be about to pull off a dramatic late move in the transfer window, after missing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, with reports suggesting Chelsea target Xavi Simons has flown into London for talks ahead of deadline day.
Spurs had initially pursued Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, tracking him since early July. However, their hopes were dashed when he committed to a new contract in the East Midlands.
They then switched focus to Eze, only to be beaten at the final hurdle by their North London rivals, leaving manager Thomas Frank still searching for a creative solution.
Now, attention has turned to Simons. According to German outlet BILD, the Dutch international was absent from RB Leipzig training on Thursday morning, with the club confirming he has been granted leave to hold discussions over his future.
Simons, who is under contract until 2027, has been “released until further notice,” and everything reportedly points toward a move to Tottenham.
The 21-year-old is expected to sit down with Spurs officials today, with salary expectations forming a key part of the talks.
Though Tottenham have yet to lodge an official bid, dialogue between the clubs has already begun.
Leipzig are understood to be seeking around €70 million (£60m) including bonuses, and while negotiations continue, both parties believe an agreement close to that figure can be reached.
Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer, who sanctioned Benjamin Šeško’s summer move to Manchester United, is once again tasked with overseeing a major transfer departure. For Simons, the motivation to leave is clear.
He is eager for a new challenge, and Tottenham’s need for an attacking midfielder is pressing following James Maddison’s long-term knee injury sustained in pre-season.
The Europa League holders have struggled for creativity in Maddison’s absence, underlining their urgency in the market.
Spurs had already lined up Gibbs-White before the injury, highlighting their intent to strengthen in that area, and Simons has now emerged as their top target.
Earlier in the window, the 21-year-old looked bound for Chelsea after positive talks, but a move to Stamford Bridge failed to materialise.
With Arsenal swooping in for Eze, Tottenham now sense an opportunity to strike late and secure a high-profile addition of their own.
If negotiations progress smoothly, Spurs could yet announce Simons as their marquee deadline-day signing, giving Frank the attacking spark his side desperately needs.
