Tottenham have reached agreement on a 60m fee with RB Leipzig to sign Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, with a formal bid accepted and the player encouraging the move. Spurs aim to complete the transfer quickly, with a medical expected within hours. Chelsea had been in advanced talks but faced financial obstacles related to outgoing sales and lost momentum. Simons' agent had offered the player to Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham earlier in the summer. The signing would strengthen Tottenham's attacking midfield options, particularly after James Maddison's injury and missed targets this window.
Tottenham have reportedly agreed a 60m fee with RB Leipzig for the transfer of Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. According to Fabrizio Romano, this looks like it will be a here we go imminently as Spurs close in on this exciting signing ahead of rivals Chelsea. CaughtOffside reported earlier in the summer that Simons' agent had offered the player to all three of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham.
EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham agree 60m fee with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons! Official bid accepted, green light after #THFC sent formal bid following player's encouragement. Spurs want deal done today also on player side + medical in the next hours. Here we go, expected soon. Having notably missed out on both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze this summer, this looks like an ideal signing for THFC to bolster their attacking midfield options.
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