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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly enquired about a potential move for RB Leipzig ace Xavi Simons, with the Premier League side looking to get business done before the end of the window. Simons has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga outfit all summer and has been tipped to join a side in England's top flight.

Chelsea appeared the most likely destination, with reports suggesting the Blues were moving quickly with a deal to land the 22-year-old. However, Enso Maresca's men haven't been able to sell as many players as they were hoping to, meaning the door could open up for another club to swoop in before Monday's deadline.

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According to BILD in Germany, that could be Spurs, with Tottenham said to have asked Leipzig about the possibility of signing Simons during the remainder of the window. While it might not have been Simons' first choice, Spurs' pursuit could be boosted by the fact that the playmaker has made it clear he's keen to move to the Premier League.

It's believed Simons hired renowned agent Ali Barat, who is well-connected within Premier League circles, with the view to securing a Premier League switch this summer. So far that hasn't transpired, and if a club is to snatch the promising midfielder, it's likely they'll have to match Leipzig's £60.4million asking price.

Whether Leipzig budges from that valuation remains to be seen, but it could be in their best interest to get things moving quickly, especially if they wish to land their preferred replacement. Harvey Elliott has been mooted as a potential target for the German outfit, with suggestions the Englishman could still leave Liverpool.

Regardless of how things play out from here on in, it's been a frustrating summer for Tottenham, who have encountered problems with several prospective deals. Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White and Savinho are just some of the targets to have been heavily linked with Spurs, but deals for all three failed to transpire.

On his side's transfer business, Frank said: “I would say first, I don’t know the history. Of course, I’m reading a little bit, and I’ve been briefed pretty well about the story that may have been something, but I can’t really look too much into that. What is happening with potential transfers or not potential transfers or rumours or not rumours, that of course, either way, I will keep for myself.

“What I can see is that we are working very hard. Also, what I know is that it’s not that easy, in general, when you want to sign a player. I can speak from experience in Brentford, I can speak about that, where we also wanted to sign players. Sometimes we succeeded, sometimes we didn’t. There are a lot of moving parts. There are the players, the families, the agents, and there’s the club that wants to sell. So in general terms, it makes it complicated.”

Tottenham could hijack Chelsea’s pursuit of Xavi Simons because the Blues are reportedly eyeing a deal for Barcelona attacker Fermin Lopez. The Lilywhites have endured a frustrating summer transfer window and haven’t been able to keep pace with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea in their search for new signings.

Tottenham, who appointed Thomas Frank as their boss ahead of the new season, snapped up Mohammed Kudus from West Ham in July after sealing the permanent signings of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel. Centre-backs Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai have also arrived, with Spurs landing Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich as well. Spurs have since claimed two Premier League victories and find themselves second in the table after two matches.

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According to Caught Offside, Tottenham are exploring the possibility of signing Simons.

Chelsea are said to be the frontrunners to land the Netherlands international after agreeing personal terms with the attacker. But progress has stalled as the Blues are prioritising departures before they can bring Simons in.

The delay means there is an opportunity for other clubs to enter the fray, with Spurs said to be monitoring developments very closely. And they may decide to move swiftly to steal Simons from under Chelsea’s noses.

According to GiveMeSport, Chelsea have added Lopez to their list of options as they seek further reinforcements.

The west London giants have already brought in the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens this summer as they aim to challenge for the Premier League title during Enzo Maresca’s second season at the helm.

Chelsea are assessing whether to move for Lopez, with talks already taking place on the player's side. And a £50million transfer is possible, although another Champions League club outside of England have also reportedly made an approach this week.

Tottenham looked set to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace earlier this month after reaching an agreement with the Eagles to take the winger to north London.

But after the England international snubbed Spurs and joined Arsenal instead, Frank explained: “There has been a lot of links. There’ll be a lot of links in the future. And just to generalise that… to make it very, very clear… I don’t want any players that don’t want to come to the club, who don’t want to wear this fantastic badge. We don’t want them here.

“That’s very clear and I’m also pretty sure that the fans will feel the same. If they (potential signings) don’t want to put the fantastic shirt over their head, play for the badge, play for the club, really enjoy it, no problem. We don’t want them. I think that’s a key message.”

Tottenham are reportedly weighing up whether to hijack Crystal Palace’s pursuit of Bilal El Khannouss. The versatile forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Leicester City since their relegation to the Championship, and a move appears to beckon in the final few days of the transfer window.

Spurs have endured a rollercoaster of a window so far, missing out on top targets for a number of reasons – though, in particular, moves being hijacked by Premier League rivals has been a running theme.

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Bryan Mbeumo snubbed a move to Tottenham in favour of joining Manchester United, Eberechi Eze opted to head to the other half of north London, and most recently, Piero Hincapie looks to have decided he would rather join Arsenal over Spurs as well.

But GiveMeSport report that Tottenham are keen to make their mark on the window themselves with a late swoop for El Khannouss. Following initial contact, the forward is now considering making an ‘eleventh-hour U-turn’ and snubbing Palace in favour of heading to Hotspur Way.

The 21-year-old is weighing up his options and expected to make a decision on his next move in the coming days, having only been alerted to Tottenham’s admiration of him after they failed to get a deal over the line for Eze.

A fee in the region of £32million is expected to be enough to secure the signature of the Morocco international, and Palace are working on a deal for that figure at present. They also have the best offer on the table as it stands, with Tottenham still considering firming up their initial interest.

El Khannouss is said to be determined to prove himself for a club competing at the very top level, and thus the prospect of playing Champions League football for Tottenham is likely to prove particularly enticing.

The 21-year-old has therefore rejected a number of sides already this summer, including West Ham, as he wants to join a side that can ‘match his ambition’ – and Thomas Frank will therefore be hopeful that his project is enough to trump Palace’s offer at the negotiating table. If not, Spurs have just days to dip back into the market for a new No. 10 following a further disappointing setback.

Tottenham Hotspur's 2025/26 season is off to a flying start under the leadership of Thomas Frank, who took over from Ange Postecoglou and has already led the team to victories against Burnley and Manchester City.

The win against City has turned heads towards Tottenham. Frank's squad not only outmanoeuvred City with a counter-attack strategy but also dominated the second half, keeping a clean sheet at the Etihad Stadium.

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New signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha have both made their mark in their first two games for Spurs. However, with less than a week until the transfer window closes until the New Year, there's a race against time to bolster the squad ahead of a demanding season.

Despite missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze and Bryan Mbeumo, Tottenham are still on the hunt for fresh talent. With Frank favouring Richarlison and considering Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel as alternatives, the centre-forward position isn't a top priority.

However, following Kudus' move from West Ham, there's a need for more firepower in the attacking positions, especially after Son Heung-min's transfer to LAFC and James Maddison's ACL injury. According to football.london, Tottenham are keen on signing Savinho from Manchester City.

The 21 year old Brazilian is reportedly interested in the move, and while City are reluctant to let him go, a tempting offer could see him make the switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman are being considered as alternatives for Spurs, but Savinho's ability to play in the No. 10 role makes him the 'better' signing.

With a year of Premier League experience and his status as a Brazilian international, he could elevate Frank's attack. In an ideal world, Spurs would also bolster their attacking midfield options.

Dejan Kulusevski's injury means a player like Lucas Paqueta would be a welcome addition in north London. The Daily Mail reports that Tottenham are keeping tabs on the Brazilian at West Ham.

The 27 year old could depart from Graham Potter's squad before Monday's deadline if a suitable offer is made. It's expected that the Hammers would demand nearly £60m for the playmaker to ensure they don't incur a loss.

Speaking of unexpected signings and mirroring what others have done to Spurs, a move to intercept Crystal Palace's pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher would significantly enhance the numbers in midfield. Palhinha has shown promise in his first two games for the club, with Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur also turning heads.

However, with the return of Champions League football to the club, quality depth is essential. Spurs were previously linked with Gallagher before his move to Atleti.

Now, The Sun reports that the midfielder is open to a return to England, with Palace showing interest. With the World Cup happening next summer, regular football is crucial.

Gallagher, having only featured for 67 minutes in Atletico's first two matches this season, is certainly one to watch. His potential arrival at Spurs would bolster the midfield competition, something that has been lacking at the club for a while.

Former QPR star Andy Sinton is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Friday, his former club have announced. Sinton played for a number of Premier League clubs during his career, including for Tottenham and Sheffield Wednesday - though most fans will remember him for his four-year spell with QPR.

The 59-year-old suffered the heart attack on Friday, QPR said, but added he was now on the road to recovery in a post on their social media channels.

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In a statement, the Hoops said: "On Friday evening, our club ambassador, Andy Sinton suffered a heart attack. We are pleased to say he is now recovering in hospital. Please join us in wishing Sints well."

Tottenham also sent their well wishes as they wrote on Twitter: "Get well soon, Andy. Sending the best wishes of all your Spurs family."

It came in the wake of QPR's heavy 7-1 defeat to Coventry, as fans said the news put the result into perspective and wished him a speedy recovery.

One fan wrote in a post on Twitter: "And suddenly losing 7-1 is put in perspective. Get well soon Andy, we all send our love to you!"

Another said: "Puts everything into perspective. I was raging about the result yesterday but reading this about my first ever @QPR idol makes yesterday irrelevant. Wishing this legend a speedy recovery and looking forward to hearing you on commentary again soon."

Sinton earned 12 caps for England during his career from 1991 to 1993, playing under Graham Taylor in the 1992 European Championships in Sweden.

His football journey began with Cambridge before he moved to Brentford and eventually QPR in 1989. He made 83 appearances for Spurs in the late 1990s, clinching the League Cup in 1999, before transferring to Wolves in the Football League and ending his career with Burton, Bromsgrove and Fleet Town - where he took on the role of manager in 2005.

He was at the helm of Fleet for five years before managing AFC Telford from 2010 to 2013.

More recently, he has served as an ambassador for QPR and provided commentary for their in-house media channels.

Arsenal could reportedly sting Tottenham for the second time in as many weeks by landing another of their summer transfer targets. It comes just days after they signed Eberechi Eze from under the noses of their north London rivals in an extraordinary hijack. The former Crystal Palace man was destined to join Spurs before his boyhood club Arsenal came calling.

Eze was unveiled as an Arsenal player before their big win over Leeds United and could make his debut against Liverpool this weekend. Now, it has emerged that another Tottenham target could soon be on his way to the Emirates Stadium. The player in question is Piero Hincapie, who has excelled at Bayer Leverkusen over the last few seasons.

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He is eager to join Arsenal and the Gunners are preparing to launch a move for his signature, according to The Athletic. It is claimed that the defender has informed Bayer Leverkusen of his desire to leave before the end of the window.

They would prefer to keep him unless Arsenal match the full value of his release clause, which is around £52million. However, the report states that efforts are ongoing to reduce that figure to a more realistic market value.

Arsenal are keen admirers of Hincapie but would reportedly need to move some players on before firming up their interest. Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson are said to be among those who could leave.

Kiwior is thought to be attracting interest from Porto, while West Ham were linked with Vieira earlier in the window. Zinchenko and Nelson have been mentioned in connection with Fulham, who are said to be keen on signing both players.

Earlier on Monday, it was reported that Tottenham had submitted a formal bid for Hincapie. According to Fabrizio Romano, they offered an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy for the value of his release clause at the end of the season.

However, it is said that Hincapie would prefer to join Arsenal which suggests Spurs are running the risk of having another target snatched by their greatest rivals.

The defender usually operates at centre-back but is also capable of playing on the left side of a back four. His versatility would make him a solid addition for the Gunners, who have placed an emphasis on improving squad depth this summer.

Mikel Arteta refused to shut down the possibility of more incomings after Eze was unveiled as an Arsenal player before their game against Leeds.

"We are all with big smiles on our faces, understanding that we have done really well, but the market is not closed," said the Spaniard.

"We have to stay very alert because there are a lot of things that can happen. But, so far so good."

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Tottenham could have the perfect revenge plan up their sleeves to throw Arsenal’s long-term transfer strategy into jeopardy. Spurs have endured a rollercoaster of a summer window so far, bringing in a handful of smart signings, but also missing out on some major marquee arrivals.

Morgan Gibbs-White, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa were shortlisted as targets by Thomas Frank’s side, but for a number of reasons, the trio have opted to stay put or head elsewhere instead. However, the most disappointing transfer blow comes in the shape of Eberechi Eze.

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With a deal agreed with Crystal Palace to sign the playmaker, their move for the England international was hijacked at the last minute by Arsenal – who acted swiftly and have already announced his arrival as their new No. 10.

The swoop from their fierce rivals has left Spurs chasing shadows in the final week of the transfer window, but they could have stumbled across the chance to welcome a top signing to their ranks and land a blow on Arsenal.

Tottenham remain in the market for a centre-back and Marc Guehi has long been linked with a move across London. The Palace skipper is now in the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park and, despite his willingness to play out the remainder of his deal, a sale is on the cards this week.

Liverpool are in pole position to secure his signature, but an asking price of £40million is not out of reach for Spurs – and a swoop for the 25-year-old could spell bad news for Arsenal further down the line.

According to TBR Football, Palace will look to replace Guehi if he were to depart, and Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet is among those who they admire. The centre-back is viewed as one of the brightest talents emerging out of Ligue 1, with top clubs around Europe plotting moves for him further down the line.

Arsenal have been heavily credited with being among his suitors, and reports have previously suggested that they will make a move for him in 2026. Thus, with that in mind, Palace could throw a major spanner into the works for the Gunners if they decide to put a significant offer on the table for the Rennes star.

Armed with the funds from selling Guehi to Spurs, potentially, Oliver Glasner’s side will have plenty in the coffers to head to the negotiating table to scupper Arsenal’s plans – much to the amusement of Tottenham.

Tottenham are accelerating plans to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, according to reports, and are willing to pay over £60million to land the Brazilian. Spurs and Thomas Frank beat City 2-0 on Saturday and are now trying to pinch one of Pep Guardiola’s stars from the Etihad.

Savinho has not been in the squad for City’s first two Premier League games of the season, with Guardiola citing injury as the reason for his absence. But the 21-year-old remains the subject of concrete talks between both English heavyweights.

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That’s according to talkSPORT, who claim that Spurs are still trying to sign Savinho following negotiations this weekend. They are willing to pay upwards of £60m, having failed to land Eberechi Eze, who turned them down for local rivals Arsenal in a £67.5m deal.

Savinho is willing to leave City for Spurs, but Guardiola’s outfit has blocked the move all summer over fears that they may regret the decision due to the player’s high potential.

They have informed Spurs that an offer of upwards of £69m will need to be made for them to reconsider their position.

After defeat on Saturday, Guardiola admitted that he was unsure about the future of Savinho, alongisde several City stars linked away with moves such as Nathan Ake and Ederson.

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“To be honest, I don’t know what is happening with a few players – I don’t know who is coming, who is staying, who is leaving, I don’t know," said Guardiola.

“All the clubs I had the feeling that it is the same, we are not an exception. Because the agents make the roles, the club have their opinions, the players have theirs, and after that we see what happens.”

The Daily Mail claim that alongside Savinho, Spurs hold an interest in West Ham star Lucas Paqueta, Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche and Leicester midfielder El Bilal Khannouss, as they seek a playmaker following failed pursuits of Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White.

After beating City, Frank confirmed that he is targeting more additions to his squad, especially with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski expecting to miss extended portions of the season.

“We have a strong squad that I believe a lot in,” Frank told TNT Sports. “We would like to add a bit, but only if it can strengthen the squad.

“We are looking to add in, and hopefully succeed. I know the club is working very hard. I trust them.”

He later added: “I think it's extremely important that, a couple of things that we understand we have a good group of players, a talented group players, a group of good quality players that I'm very pleased with.

“So that's why we brought in two good players to help. Can we improve it? Perfect. If we can't, you know, then we have very good players and we just showed that today.”

We are just eight days from the end of the summer transfer window, and it's going to be a bumpy ride from here. For most teams, business is anything but done, and speculation is still rife over the futures of many big-name players.

Liverpool are still being linked with Alexander Isak, who is still in exile at Newcastle. Crystal Palace are battling to keep hold of Marc Guehi, while Tottenham are suddenly chasing signings after being hijacked by Arsenal when they thought they sealed a deal for Eberechi Eze.

Meanwhile, Manchester United and Chelsea are still trying to move a host of players away to raise funds. There are still four Premier League games this weekend, and yet managers are likely to be asked as much about transfers as they are about performances and results.

Real Madrid are throwing a spanner in the works of Tottenham's pursuit of Como's Nico Paz. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder is highly regarded by the Spurs board, who are keen to makeup for missing out on Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham insist they have not yet made a bid for Paz, but discussions have been held through intermediaries and a move is under consideration. However, Real Madrid's 50 per cent sell-on clause is proving problematic, as it means Como, reluctant to lose the Argentine, will demand a high price.

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Italian insiders told the Mirror that Como could request as much as £60million to consider selling this late in the transfer window. Moreover, Los Blancos have the option to buy back Paz for just £7.8m (€9m) in 2026 and £8.7m (€10m) in 2027.

They also had a £6.95m (€8m) buy-option this summer which they have not yet exercised. Savinho and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche also remain on Tottenham's radar.