Tottenham Hotspur have been given a late-summer transfer boost as Daniel Levy and the Lilywhites recruitment team scramble for reinforcements.
Spurs want to sign a centre-back, playmaker and a new winger (Sky Sports), but bringing in all three is perhaps unlikely at this stage of the window and with such little time remaining.
The north Londoners have found it notoriously difficult already, having seen high-profile blockbuster deals for the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze fail in dramatic fashion.
After weeks of talks, Spurs have also got nowhere with their bid for Savinho, as Man City make it crystal clear that the Brazil international is not for sale.
It remains to be seen who they target as an alternative to the 21-year-old, but it is evident who has become their top playmaker target during this final stretch.
According to numerous sources, RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons is in London right now, with both Chelsea and Tottenham pursuing a deal for the highly-rated Netherlands international.
The 22-year-old is valued at around £60 million, which is a similar price that Spurs were once prepared to pay for Eze and Gibbs-White. With there being precious few available playmakers who could truly make a difference for Thomas Frank, Simons has emerged as their potential saving grace.
He racked up 11 goals and eight assists over 33 appearances in all competitions for Leipzig last term, and Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes that Simons is an "unbelievable" player.
“Can I say watching Xavi Simons against Real Madrid, Leipzig versus Real Madrid, was kind of like a coming out parade in respects of a performance from someone,” the former striker said on his Wright's House podcast.
“He was brilliant. He was brilliant to watch. Unbelievable.
“And, we are talking about someone who is on loan from PSG to Leipzig, and he is getting the chance to play against arguably one of the greatest teams in the world, Real Madrid, and playing like that.”
Tottenham have now submitted a near-£60m bid for Simons, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, with journalist Graeme Bailey also sharing the player's stance on joining Frank's side.
Xavi Simons ready to join Tottenham after talks with his camp
As per the reporter, it is believed that Simons is ready to join Tottenham, who've held talks with his representatives, after Chelsea began stalling their deal - with the attacking midfielder growing impatient.
The west Londoners have been in talks for weeks, but there are complications with player sales.
They also haven't found a full agreement with Leipzig in all of that time, and that has allowed Spurs to move in to hijack their negotiations. Right now, Simons is happy to stop pausing on a move and sign for Tottenham instead, despite already agreeing personal terms with Chelsea.
This flurry of promising developments, including Levy's offer, means that they could be on the verge of finally signing their desired number 10. However, as we've seen with Tottenham, no supporter should celebrate until the ink is dry.
“I think he's going to have a really good career at the highest level," said Bayern Munich sporting director, Christoph Freund.
"He has everything, mentality, character and is just an exceptional player.”