Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit of Xavi Simons by submitting an official offer to RB Leipzig after earlier reports confirmed their interest. The North London club is said to have been closely monitoring the Dutch playmaker for weeks and are now moving decisively as they look to beat rivals Chelsea to his signature . Softfootball reports.
The 21-year-old has quickly become one of Europe’s most exciting attacking midfielders, and Leipzig are bracing themselves for a decisive few days as Spurs’ move signals their intent to build their sqaud with elite young talents capable of transforming their attack.
Transfer insider Florian Plettenberg confirmed the latest development via his verified X handle, saying:
“EXCLUSIVE | Tottenham have now officially submitted an offer to RB Leipzig for #Xavi Simons!
It is already close to the offer that RB are expecting – €70 million all-in.
No offer from Chelsea yet. #CFC”
Softfootball understands that Chelsea remain very much in the race despite not lodging a bid yet, with the Blues relying on the personal agreement already in place with Simons. However, Tottenham’s willingness to meet Leipzig’s valuation could give them an advantage over the blues.
The battle for Simons is now shaping up to be one of the most exciting sagas of the transfer window. With both London clubs now pushing hard for the player’s signature, Leipzig are waiting for official confirmation from the dutchman on the next steps, and the coming days or hours are very key in deciding where the youngster will play his football this season.
