Tottenham have reached agreement to sign 22-year-old Xavi Simons from Red Bull Leipzig for roughly €60 million (£70m). Simons travelled to London after receiving permission from Leipzig and has agreed personal terms, with a formal announcement possible imminently and registration for the next Premier League match uncertain. Chelsea showed summer interest but prioritized signing Alejandro Garnacho instead. The Simons transfer addresses a midfield gap worsened by James Maddison's anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Tottenham may also pursue Barcelona's Fermín López but must meet UEFA financial requirements; Christopher Nkunku's expected sale to AC Milan will assist compliance.
Tottenham are set to sign Xavi Simons from Red Bull Leipzig for a fee in the region of €60 million (£70m), sources have told ESPN. The 22-year-old was in London on Thursday to finalise a move having been given permission to travel by Leipzig. Sources have told ESPN that Chelsea have held an interest all summer but have opted not to rival Spurs with a formal offer, instead focusing their efforts on completing the £40m ($53m) signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
Meanwhile, could look to move for Barcelona's Fermín López although they need to comply with the terms of a UEFA punishment which dictates they must record a positive transfer balance in relation to last season's Conference League squad to register new signings for this year's Champions League campaign. Christopher Nkunku's imminent €42m move to AC Milan will help in that
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