Tottenham Hotspur continue to chase a new attacking midfield signing and could lean on Daniel Levy’s connections.
Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a great start to the season on the pitch, beating Burnley and Manchester City without even conceding a goal.
Off the pitch, Tottenham are left scrambling a little with the transfer deadline now just days away.
Spurs were close to signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace last week, lining him up as the ideal number 10 after James Maddison’s injury.
Arsenal swooped in to sign Eze, breaking Tottenham hearts with a remarkable hijack just last week.
The quest for attacking additions continues, but Como’s Nico Paz is unlikely to join Tottenham due to a buy-back clause with Real Madrid.
Daniel Levy’s connection to RB Leipzig as Tottenham Hotspur chase Xavi Simons
Tottenham will explore the market for attacking midfield signings, and Xavi Simons is one potential option.
Spurs are interested in signing Simons from RB Leipzig, though the Dutchman has been in talks with Chelsea this summer.
No deal has been struck with RB Leipzig, though, and that may pave the way for Tottenham to pounce.
The 22-year-old has hit 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 games for RB Leipzig, and Tottenham could have a route into a deal.
German newspaper Bild report that Tottenham have a strong relationship with RB Leipzig, and Daniel Levy is a key part of that.
Levy is understood to be on good terms with RB Leipzig’s supervisory board chairman, Oliver Mintzlaff, which could help Tottenham in the race for Simons.
Spurs and RB Leipzig struck a deal for Timo Werner in January 2024, and then agreed on new loan terms for the striker last summer.
A permanent deal never materialised, but Tottenham and RB Leipzig have maintained strong relations, leaving Spurs to consider using those connections to try and secure Simons.
Tottenham Hotspur must push the boat out for Xavi Simons
Chelsea have been the strongest suitor for Simons this summer, but they have failed to agree on a deal for weeks now.
Chelsea are now looking at Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez, a player who operates in similar areas to Simons.
That may give Tottenham hope of a deal, and this is one move that Spurs really should push to complete.
Spurs can offer Simons a starting role on a consistent basis, rather than joining Chelsea’s stacked options in the final third.
Tottenham have Champions League football on offer and look to be building a seriously impressive side under Thomas Frank.
Spurs really have to sell Simons on the idea of being a star player in North London, rather than just being another player at Stamford Bridge.
Levy’s relationship with Mintzlaff could open doors for Tottenham, and if Simons is interested, he should become the top target.