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Xavi Simons before moving to Tottenham: RB Leipzig under pressure!
RB Leipzig are facing a possible move from Xavi Simons to Tottenham. Deadline day is pressing, details and replacement players are being planned.
Xavi Simons before moving to Tottenham: RB Leipzig under pressure!
The transfer rumors surrounding Xavi Simons, the talented midfielder from RB Leipzig, are gaining momentum. The 22-year-old is currently at the top of Tottenham Hotspur's list, and the Premier League club has made an official offer of around 70 million euros. That reports Picture as well as the platform for football analysis Transfer market.
Negotiations surrounding the transfer appear to be already in full swing, as Simons has been in London since Wednesday with the permission of RB Leipzig, where he has been released “until further notice” for contract discussions. Coach Ole Werner has confirmed this and emphasized that Simons is still under contract, which makes the situation even more interesting.
The background to the change
RB Leipzig has not yet officially received a written offer, but there have already been verbal exploratory discussions about the transfer fee, which should be in the range of 65 million euros. This scenario has been dragging on for some time now, as Simons is now considered the third most expensive sale in RB Leipzig's history, after Dominik Szoboszlai and Benjamin Sesko, who moved to Manchester United for a whopping €85 million.
Despite the urge to offload the player, RB Leipzig is already planning to sign a replacement for Simons. In particular, Leipzig's dream player seems to be Liverpool's Harvey Elliott. The latter is also looking for more playing time and wants to leave Liverpool in the summer. This strategy is underpinned by Ole Werner, who is pushing for a clear idea to replenish the team.
A look at the transfer situation
On Tottenham's side, the ambitious plans are also clear. This transfer window has already seen them sign João Palhinha on loan and sign Mathys Tel, bringing the total spend to an impressive €145.6 million. A transfer of Simons would even catapult this number over the 200 million mark.
Xavi Simons has already made 28 appearances for the Dutch national team and previously brought a lot of experience from FC Barcelona's youth team. His time at Paris Saint-Germain and now at RB Leipzig has brought him international fame. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the situation will develop in the coming days until deadline day on Monday. The next home game against Heidenheim is already coming up, but for Simons it will perhaps be a farewell to Leipzig before the new adventures begin.