US Edition'Imminent Hijack': Florian Plettenberg Confirms Tottenham Plan to Ruin £60m Chelsea Transfer
Tottenham Hotspur pursue Xavi Simons amid a transfer rivalry with Chelsea, motivated by squad injuries and Leipzig's financial needs, with a potential £60 million deal under discussion.
- Tottenham Hotspur plans to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig this summer, with the player traveling to London to finalize his future.
- Simons seeks a Premier League move after Leipzig permitted him to leave training, while Chelsea led the pursuit but could not meet Leipzig's €70 million valuation.
- Tottenham shifted focus to Simons following cooled talks for other targets and the injury of James Maddison, aiming to strengthen their attacking options before the transfer deadline.
- Tottenham submitted an opening bid near Leipzig's €70 million asking price and reportedly arranged meetings to discuss personal terms with Simons and his representatives.
- If completed, the transfer would mark a key signing for Tottenham while Chelsea considers alternative targets amid UEFA financial restrictions and transfer balance requirements.
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Chelsea's £65m Xavi Simons transfer under threat from Spurs as target 'lands in London' - Daily Star
Xavi Simons has reportedly been given permission to miss RB Leipzig training as he arrives in London for talks over a move, with Chelsea and Tottenham both interested in the winger
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