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Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, with just a few days remaining before the transfer window closes, according to El Chiringuito TV.

It's been a slow summer transfer window for Spurs, but they are starting to make moves in the market as we edge closer towards Monday's deadline. Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus have arrived through the door as senior options, while the north London club have agreed a deal to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, pending official confirmation. GIVEMESPORT correspondent Fabrizio Romano confirmed earlier today that Tottenham have agreed to sign Simons on a seven-year deal for a fee of around £52m.

Tottenham were pushing to bring in attacking midfield options earlier in the window, and with James Maddison ruled out for the majority of the season due to injury, they've upped their pursuit. It wouldn't be a surprise to see multiple players brought in in this position.

Tottenham Enter Race to Sign Barcelona's Fermin Lopez

According to El Chirinquito TV, Tottenham have now entered the race to sign Lopez from Barcelona, but they are facing competition to secure his signature.

Lopez's versatility could make him a useful option for Thomas Frank, who was appointed earlier in the year. The 22-year-old, described as 'spectacular' by Breaking The Lines, has predominantly played as a central midfielder, whether that be deeper or in an attacking position, during his career, but he's also capable of playing out wide.

Whether Lopez, who could cost £78m, would be willing to make the move to Tottenham before the window slams shut remains to be seen, but there's no doubt it would be a smart addition for the north London club. Barcelona might not let him go too easily considering he still makes an impact in Hansi Flick's side, so it could be an expensive deal for them to complete.

It's been an impressive start to the season for Tottenham, defeating Burnley at home before a comfortable 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to land yet another star from abroad after they have completed the incredible signing of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, according to reports - with the north London outfit thought to be 'ready to bid' for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher 'in the coming hours'.

The report by AS (via SportWitness) states that Spurs are keen on signing Gallagher this summer, with Atletico wanting around £35million to sell the England international. The La Liga club will only look for a new addition if there is an exit, which is possible with Gallagher being considered by Spurs - and the Europa League champions 'are not giving up' in their quest to land him.

Report: Tottenham Set to Submit Offer 'in the Coming Hours' for Gallagher

With that in mind, the report states that Daniel Levy will approach Atletico's top brass with an offer 'in the coming hours' to bring him back to the Premier League, with the north London club having 'money in the bank'.

They have the funds, and will send offers to the La Liga club before the window slams shut on Monday evening - though other reports in Spain, via Mundo Deportivo, have claimed that Atletico will reject any possible approach for the Chelsea academy graduate so late into the window.

Gallagher only joined Diego Simeone's squad last summer on a £200,000-a-week contract, in a deal that saw midfielder Joao Felix head the other way, fitting into Simeone's typically hard-working, press-heavy midfield. Starting half of their La Liga games last season, Gallagher racked up six goal contributions from central midfield, as well as a crucial goal in their eventual penalty shoot-out loss to cross-city rivals Real Madrid in the Champions League - and so he's become a dependable member of the Argentine gaffer's squad.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Conor Gallagher has one goal for England, coming in November against the Republic of Ireland.

However, with a number of clubs interested in his services, Gallagher could move back to the Premier League - and Spurs could be an option, having been interested last year prior to his move to Spain.

Manchester City star Manuel Akanji is also an option for Thomas Frank, with reports earlier in the day that the Swiss star is on Spurs' radar in a bid to boost their defensive ranks - and if they can get deals for Simons, Akanji and Gallagher over the line, it could be a relative season of domestic success for Tottenham after their poor campaign last time out, with saw them finish in a measly seventeenth place in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou.

Manchester City forward Savinho ‘really’ wants to join Tottenham Hotspur before the transfer deadline, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.

The Brazil international is reportedly aiming to depart North London in the final few days of the summer window, with Spurs not giving up on the pursuit despite Man City’s firm stance.

Pep Guardiola’s side are not looking to part ways with the 21-year-old forward ahead of the deadline, as Savinho’s departure would likely force them into the market to find a replacement.

Bailey claims Savinho was left ‘unhappy’ with City’s decision to block his move to Tottenham, as he is really keen on joining forces with Thomas Frank and is still hoping that the move can happen before the window shuts on Monday.

Savinho Pushing to Join Tottenham

According to Bailey, Tottenham remain attentive to Savinho’s situation ahead of the deadline, but have made it clear to the Brazilian they are moving forward with other targets as well:

“City’s hierarchy’s stance was always the same with Savinho; they did not want him to leave. Yes, they showed an interest in Rodrygo, but it was always difficult, and they maintained their stance on Savinho.

“However, I am told that Savinho really wanted the Spurs move and still does; the window remains open until Monday, and he hopes the deal could happen.

“Spurs will remain attentive to the situation, should they get any encouragement; however, they have also made it clear to Savinho they are moving forward with other targets too.”

Savinho was a regular in Pep Guardiola’s squad following his move from Girona to Man City last summer, making 48 appearances, scoring three goals and providing 13 assists in 2024/25.

The ‘superstar’ Brazilian forward has missed the start of the 2025/26 campaign after picking up an injury in pre-season and is expected to return around the September international break.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Savinho has won 13 senior caps for Brazil to date, scoring once.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy end to the summer transfer window, with RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons’ arrival now close to completion.

The Lilywhites have reached an agreement over a €60m (£52m) deal for the Dutch international, with personal terms also in place.

Chelsea are not expected to attempt to hijack Tottenham’s deal to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, journalist Matt Law has revealed.

The Stamford Bridge side have been heavily linked with a move for the Dutch international in recent weeks but never made a formal bid and now have other targets in mind.

Chelsea are also reportedly not looking to burn bridges with Spurs after enjoying a positive relationship with the North London side over recent years, with any attempt to hijack Simons’ deal now ruled out.

Tottenham reached an agreement with Leipzig on Thursday over a deal worth €60m (£51.8m) for Simons, with personal terms also in place.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is set to become Spurs’ fifth senior arrival of the summer window, with an official announcement pending following his successful medical.

Chelsea Not Looking to Hijack Simons Deal

Law, writing on X, revealed that Chelsea never made a formal bid for Simons despite being linked for weeks, with Spurs now close to signing the 22-year-old:

Simons completed his medical on Thursday ahead of finalising his proposed move to Spurs, which is now only subject to the 22-year-old closing off the final details of his exit with Leipzig.

Spurs have identified the Dutch international as a late alternative to Eberechi Eze, who snubbed long-standing interest from the North London side and opted for rivals Arsenal instead.

Tottenham also missed out on Nottingham Forest ace Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this summer, with their efforts intensifying to sign a new playmaker following James Maddison’s injury.

The England international is expected to miss around six months of action following an ACL setback, while Dejan Kulusevski is also unavailable after suffering a knee injury in May.

Chelsea, meanwhile, agreed a £40m deal with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho on Thursday and are also exploring a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, with club-to-club talks ongoing.

Tottenham and West Ham United have held talks over a potential 'blockbuster' swap deal involving Lucas Paqueta and Yves Bissouma, according to TBR Football.

The Lilywhites have already completed a stunning deal earlier this summer to sign Mohammed Kudus from the Hammers, with the two clubs previously having an informal deal in place that meant they didn't do transfer business with each other directly.

But now it has been revealed that the clubs have held talks over more business during the transfer window as Thomas Frank looks to add another attacking midfielder to his squad.

Tottenham and West Ham Hold Swap Deal Talks

Spurs are keen to bring in more attacking options after losing Heung-Min Son to LAFC and James Maddison to a serious knee injury during pre-season.

Paqueta was finally cleared of spot-fixing charges this summer after a two-year-long hearing, and it's believed that both the player and West Ham would be open to a deal that would see him move on for the right price.

It's now understood that Spurs are interested in a deal for the Brazilian, who is valued at £60m, and West Ham hold an interest in Bissouma. Talks were held over a deal that would have seen the two players swap clubs on loan.

However, talks never progressed beyond initial discussions as the Mali international opted to join Galatasaray instead. But in an ironic twist, Bissouma's move to Galatasaray has now also collapsed, which could see the deal revisited.

Tottenham have, however, begun to advance on talks to sign Xavi Simons as their new number ten, with a formal offer made to hijack Chelsea's move for the Netherlands international. Simons is open to moving to north London, and talks over personal terms are progressing.

West Ham on the other hand are on the verge of completing deals for Soungoutou Magassa from Monaco and Mateus Fernandes from Southampton to bolster their midfield, which could see their interest in Bissouma cool.

Tottenham Hotspur have held discussions with Manchester City in a bid to discover whether it would be possible to lure Nathan Ake to Hotspur Way as they go in search of adding another defensive presence before the summer transfer window slams shut, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank has splashed the cash to bolster the squad he inherited from predecessor Ange Postecoglou, with Mohammed Kudus being the most expensive arrival following his £55million switch from West Ham United last month, but there is an appetite to secure further reinforcements.

South Korea international Heung-min Son's departure for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month, in a deal worth more than £20million, has resulted in Tottenham heading towards deadline day with additional funds as they aim to build on clinching silverware last season.

Spurs Hold Talks Over Last-Gasp Ake Swoop

Tottenham have made an enquiry to sign Ake, according to GMS sources, after influential figures behind the scenes saw last weekend's victory over Manchester City as an ideal opportunity to hold discussions with their counterparts over what it would take to strike an eleventh-hour agreement.

The Champions League-winning central defender has entered the final two years of his £160,000-per-week contract at the Etihad Stadium and, despite coming on as a substitute during his current employers' defeat to Spurs, the north Londoners were eager to gauge whether an offer would be entertained before Monday's 7pm deadline.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have embarked on a wide-reaching search for a new option at the heart of the backline, even though they have started the Premier League campaign with back-to-back clean sheets, and key decision-makers opened face-to-face talks over Ake when they were in attendance for the victory over Manchester City.

Frank is a firm admirer of the 30-year-old, who has been described as 'incredible' by Sky Blues boss Pep Guardiola, and he will be tasked with providing captain Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven with fresh competition for a regular starting berth if he is given the green light to head to Spurs.

Tottenham also held further conversations about landing Savinho from Manchester City while chairman Daniel Levy and members of the recruitment department were in attendance at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, GMS sources have learned, but they are facing an uphill battle to secure the Brazilian.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Nathan Ake made three clearances and won as many ground duels during Manchester City's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend

Frank Has a Serious Interest in Recruiting Ake

GMS sources have been told that Ake is of serious interest to Tottenham, with his versatility meaning that he would also be capable of challenging Destiny Udogie for the left-back spot, and they will use the final days of the transfer window to consider upping the ante in their pursuit.

The Netherlands international has been on Manchester City's books since August 2020, when he sealed a £40million switch from domestic counterparts Bournemouth, but Spurs are tempted to hand him the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge as Frank continues aiming to improve his options.

Tottenham are looking for market opportunities and have been seeing the Sky Blues as a side who could be prepared to do business due to Guardiola not wanting to have an inflated squad, GMS sources understand, which led to them also getting in contact over Jack Grealish and James McAtee's availability earlier in the window.

GMS sources recently revealed that the north Londoners are considering a move for Bilal El Khannouss, who has found himself in the Championship after suffering relegation with Leicester City last term, highlighting that they are in the market for creativity in the final third of the pitch as well.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 28/08/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on a deal to sign Ademola Lookman alongside Xavi Simons before the transfer deadline, according to talkSPORT.

The Lilywhites have had a fine start to the Premier League season with victories over Burnley and Manchester City in the opening two games, with new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha making a big impact for new manager Thomas Frank.

But with the transfer deadline just days away now, the north London side are still keen to add more options to their attack during the summer, and the Serie A star has now emerged as a target.

Tottenham Want Lookman Alongside Simons

Lookman, who has been described as 'unstoppable', has been one of the stories of the window so far with the Nigeria international handing in a formal transfer request to force an exit away from Atalanta.

Despite a fallout with the club hierarchy, a deal to Inter Milan collapsed because of Atalanta's demands. However, the player has no interest or intention of being reintegrated into the squad, and has reportedly already relocated to London ahead of a potential transfer away.

Now Spurs are eyeing a potential move to bring the forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before Monday's deadline, with Frank hopeful of signing two attackers in the coming days.

GIVEMESPORT key statistic: Ademola Lookman scored 20 goals in all competitions for Atalanta in 2024/25.

A move for Lookman is currently being pushed by Fabio Paratici, who is set to return to the club in a full-time role once the window closes formally, and Atalanta are said to be looking for a fee in excess of £40m to let him move on.

Spurs have lost captain Heung-Min Son this summer after they allowed him to leave and join LAFC earlier in the window, while playmaker James Maddison suffered a ruptured ACL during pre-season and is expected to miss the majority of the season. Dejan Kulusevski is also still recovering from a serious knee injury, with Frank saying he will still be missing for a while.

That has seen the club step up their attempts for a new number ten as well, and after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze already, they have tabled a bid for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons ahead of Chelsea.

The hope would be that they are able to do a deal for both Simons and Lookman, while interest remains in Man City winger Savinho too, although the Premier League side have taken a not for sale stance and that isn't expected to change.

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be moving forward in their bid to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the final days of the transfer window, according to reports - though the Bundesliga star has issued Tottenham with hefty wage demands if he is to make the switch to north London.

The report by The Sun states that Spurs have made their move for Simons, who is in London to sort out a transfer, with a £61million bid being lodged for his services. However, their update states that Simons would be looking for a wage of around £200,000-a-week to join the north London outfit, which would see him become their highest-earning player, according to Capology.

Report: Simons Wage Demands for Tottenham Move Revealed

The website estimates that Cristian Romero is currently their top-earning star after signing a new contract earlier this month, with the Argentine reportedly earning £195,000-a-week under Thomas Frank - whilst James Maddison, Joao Palhinha and Dejan Kulusevski make up the quartet of players who are earning north of £100,000-a-week.

The same website estimates Simons' current wage to be around £165,000-a-week, meaning that he will garner a 25 percent increase on his current contract in the Bundesliga if those estimates are correct.

Leipzig told German outlet BILD that Simons has been 'released until further notice for future discussions', and having reportedly flown to London, that has seen Tottenham make their move to steal him from under the noses of Chelsea.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Xavi Simons made seven appearances for PSG before venturing elsewhere.

Spurs have been after a new playmaker throughout the summer, missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White despite activating his £60million release clause as Nottingham Forest made claims that they had 'illegally' approached the star, before he signed a new deal at the City Ground.

Following that, they looked to be making inroads to signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace before local rivals Arsenal swooped in at the eleventh hour - and with James Maddison suffering a long-term knee injury in their final pre-season game, that has only expedited the need for a new midfielder.

Simons would fit the bill immensely. At just 22 years of age, the 'phenomenal' star already has 137 appearances in all competitions at club level, including 22 European outings for PSV and Leipzig combined - whilst time spent in the French capital alongside exposure to game time in the Bundesliga will have done his development wonders.

That, alongside regular caps for the Netherlands, means that Tottenham would be adding an incredible player to their ranks, helping to extend their strong run of form in the Premier League so far.

Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer to the signing of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, according to reports - with the north London outfit having made a bid for his services on Thursday afternoon.

Spurs have been itching to sign a new playmaker throughout the summer, especially after a long-term knee injury picked up by James Maddison in the final pre-season game of their tour - and that has seen them advance with a move for the 'exceptional' Dutch star. Reports earlier on Thursday stated that Simons was on his way to London to discuss a move, although a bid hadn't been fully submitted for his services just yet - though that has now changed course.

Sky Sports: Tottenham 'Make £60m Bid' for Xavi Simons

The report by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg on X (formerly Twitter) states that Tottenham have now officially submitted an offer to Leipzig for Simons, with the bid being close to Leipzig's valuation of €70million (£60million) all in.

There has not been an offer from Chelsea yet, and that could be the key to Spurs adding Simons to their midfield after a window where they have constantly chased a playmaker to come into their ranks.

Morgan Gibbs-White was targeted earlier in the transfer window, though he extended his deal at Nottingham Forest despite Spurs' £60million bid activating his release clause - and then a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze was hijacked at the last-minute by local rivals Arsenal, leaving Thomas Frank short in his playmaking ranks.

Simons has been linked with Chelsea throughout the window after his exceptional form in the Bundesliga, but it now appears that Tottenham are in the driving seat after submitting a bid.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Xavi Simons has five goals in 28 caps for the Netherlands.

It's yet to be seen whether that figure will be accepted by the German outfit, but with Plettenberg stating that it's close to Leipzig's valuation, a move may not be far off with just under four days left in the market.

Simons was loaned to Leipzig in August 2023, undergoing an eighteen-month loan spell at the club before making that move permanent in January. However, with Leipzig not qualifying for the Champions League this upcoming season, that has made a move to Tottenham massively favourable for a star who deserves to be on the biggest stage.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping it is third time lucky in their bid to land a player without Arsenal hijacking the move - with the north London outfit eyeing a move for Brentford star Nathan Collins, following some incredible form in the Premier League over the past four years.

The report by TBR Football states that Tottenham and Arsenal could once again battle it out for a signing in the transfer market - this time for Collins, who has picked up vast interest from clubs across the Premier League.

Report: Tottenham Now Want to Sign Nathan Collins

The two clubs battled it out to sign Eberechi Eze earlier in the window, with the Crystal Palace star looking as though he was Tottenham-bound before Arsenal hijacked a move at the last-minute, giving them the bragging rights in north London as a result.

Tottenham then looked to make a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie to strengthen their backline, but Arsenal's keenness on a deal once again has tested their nerve, and as such, a deal for the Ecuadorian looks to be more likely for the Gunners. With that in mind, Collins has now been added to Tottenham's shortlist, and despite Arsenal being keen, Thomas Frank's side will look to get a deal done for the Republic of Ireland star.

Brentford have made it clear that they aren't looking to let their 'outstanding' skipper depart this week, despite interest in his services, but with Champions League football on the table, that could see a deal progress.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Nathan Collins has 30 caps for Ireland, scoring twice.

Branded by journalist Graeme Bailey as being 'major admirers' of Collins' talents, it's clear that Frank would love to raid his former club for one of his ex-defensive stars, who he fielded 70 times in the Premier League - keeping 14 clean sheets in the process.

The report further states that young defender Luka Vuskovic is heading out on loan to Bundesliga outfit Hamburg, and it's thought that the club are 'unconvinced' about Romanian star Radu Dragusin as backup to Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven - which is where Collins would come in for what is a busy, demanding campaign.

Collins made his Premier League bow at Burnley, and although they suffered relegation in his first season in the top-flight, he impressed enough to garner a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Another solo season in the west Midlands saw him move on to the capital, and he's now a crucial part of Keith Andrews' setup, which could make him hard to prise away from west London - but with 117 Premier League appearances at the age of just 24, he's a dependable member of their side.