Tottenham are interested in signing the RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Ben Jacobs on Give Me Sport, Tottenham are keen on the player, and they have made an active enquiry for him.
It will be interesting to see if they decide to come forward with an official approach for the player in the coming weeks. They could use more depth in the attacking unit, and the 22-year-old would be a quality addition.
The Netherlands international is on the radar of clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal as well. Apparently, the player has asked to move on this summer, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Spurs could move for Xavi Simons
Ben Jacobs has revealed that it could be the kind of deal that happens later on in the window. The future of Son Heung-min could play a key role in a potential move as well. The South Korean has been linked with a move away from Tottenham, and he could be sold before the transfer window closes.
Jacobs said: “At the moment, I can only tell you about Spurs, who have made an active enquiry to just understand on the player’s side the desire and price, but nothing advanced.
“It might be the kind of deal that happens later in the window, we were speaking earlier about how Son is going to go off and do pre-season with Spurs and then decide after that decide his future.”
The 32-year-old is at the twilight stages of his career, and this could be the right time for Tottenham to cash in on him and bring in an alternative.
Simons would improve Spurs
Meanwhile, the Netherlands international has been outstanding for the German club in the Bundesliga last season. He scored 10 goals and picked up 7 assists.
There is no doubt that he would add some much-needed cutting edge in the final third for Tottenham if they can get the deal done. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Simons is capable of operating both centrally and on the flanks. His versatility will be a bonus for the team if they can get the deal done.