RB Leipzig have confirmed Xavi Simons has been released until further notice to conduct transfer discussions. The 21-year-old Netherlands international is in London to hold talks with Tottenham, who have reportedly submitted an official bid. Simons had been strongly linked with Chelsea, where personal terms were believed to be agreed, but Chelsea's focus on Alejandro Garnacho and Fermin Lopez shifted priorities. Tottenham entered the race after missing out on Eberechi Eze and are now considered front-runners. Reports indicate Simons skipped Leipzig training to travel to London. Simons and his representatives are expected to meet Tottenham to discuss personal terms.
RB Leipzig have revealed that Xavi Simons is holding discussions over a summer transfer, with the Dutch star now in London for talks with Tottenham. The 21-year-old midfielder had been strongly linked with Chelsea, where personal terms were thought to have already been agreed. However, Spurs have entered the race after missing out on Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and have now reportedly submitted their first official bid for the forward.
Chelsea remain focused on securing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United and are also pursuing Barcelona's Fermin Lopez ahead of Monday's transfer deadline. That shift in priorities could allow Tottenham to push ahead in negotiations for Simons. Reports from German outlet BILD on Thursday morning suggested Simons skipped Leipzig training because he had travelled to the capital. The Bundesliga club have since confirmed his absence, issuing a statement that said: "[Simons has been] released until further notice for future discussions."
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