RB Leipzig aren’t expected to stand in the way of Xavi Simons joining Tottenham.
Tottenham have been linked with several high-profile players this summer, with a move for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus appearing to be most advanced.
However, Simons is also a target for Tottenham, and it looks as though agreeing a deal with RB Leipzig won’t be difficult, which could encourage Daniel Levy to open talks.
RB Leipzig could sell Simons over dressing room reveal
RB Leipzig paid big money to sign Simons from Paris Saint-Germain in January.
The Dutchman joined Leipzig on loan at the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign and made the move permanent midway through last season. However, Simons wasn’t as influential in his second season in Germany.
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As reported by Bild on Tuesday (1 July), the 22-year-old is desperate to leave Leipzig, who want to sell the playmaker.
Simons is considered to be a “tough” character and is said to have played a part in a clique forming behind the scenes at Leipzig last season, which is why the Bundesliga side are keen on a sale.
No enquiries have been made yet. However, Levy could now look to pounce due to Simons and Leipzig’s desire to part ways this summer.
Tottenham should still sign Simons this summer
Simons would be the perfect statement signing to kickstart the Frank era at Tottenham.
While the young midfielder is still quite raw, he shows promise in several departments. The most significant being his ability to play multiple positions in attack.
Indeed, while he prefers to operate behind a striker in the midfield, Simons is also comfortable playing on the left wing. This would be a huge boost for Spurs, who could lose Son Heung-min this summer.
The Netherlands international’s signing would mean that Tottenham will not have to invest in another left winger. Between Mathys Tel, Mikey Moore and Simons, that position will be covered.
Therefore, bringing Simons to Hotspur Way this summer should be a no-brainer.