Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Xavi Simons as the RB Leipzig star has given indications that he is prepared to walk away from the Bundesliga after head coach Thomas Frank has been aiming to lure him to Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Danish tactician has guided Spurs into a new era, having penned a three-year contract after being appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s successor earlier this month, and he is eager to make his mark by bolstering the Europa League-winning squad he inherited following his arrival from Brentford.
A £5million deal was agreed for the signing of Japanese central defender Kota Takai earlier this week, following negotiations with Kawasaki Frontale, resulting in Frank turning his attention towards securing further creativity in the final third of the pitch as he continues identifying targets alongside technical director Johan Lange.
Spurs Handed Boost in Pursuit of Simons Deal
Attacking midfielder entertaining possibility of switch to England
Simons is open to making a move to the Premier League after Tottenham have shown interest during the early stages of the summer transfer window, according to GMS sources, but the north Londoners will have to splash the cash in order to reach an agreement as Leipzig are holding out for a fee in the region of £60million.
Spurs have sensed an opportunity to pounce as it has become clear that the attacking midfielder, who has been described as a ‘superstar’, is looking to embark on a fresh challenge after his current employers missed out on European qualification on the final day of the season.
GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have been updated on Simons’ situation by his representatives and, having seen him enjoy a productive 2024/25 campaign on a personal level, Frank is contemplating whether to make an ambitious attempt to beat domestic counterparts to his signature.
Although the Netherlands international still has two years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket more than £160,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, his desire to take his career in another direction has resulted in Leipzig preparing for his expected departure.
Simons is in the same price bracket as Antoine Semenyo, Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze, who have been on Tottenham’s radar after shining for Bournemouth, Brentford and Crystal Palace respectively, and GMS sources have learned that the north Londoners are weighing up who to recruit.
Frank Facing Stiff Competition to Sign Simons
Domestic counterparts made aware of 22-year-old’s availability
GMS sources have been told that Tottenham boss Frank will face stiff competition for Simons if he decides to up the ante as his representatives have also touched base with fellow admirers Newcastle United and Arsenal as he eyes a summer move away from the Red Bull Arena.
Spurs have already raided the Bundesliga since the transfer window reopened for business, with Mathys Tel completing a £30million switch after an initial loan spell, and the north Londoners have been contemplating whether to give the 22-year-old an opportunity to follow in his footsteps.
Simons wants to discover whether any of his Premier League suitors are prepared to head to the negotiating table after Manchester City previously considered him, GMS sources understand, while he is also weighing up offers from the likes of Bayern Munich as Tottenham continue monitoring him.
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GMS sources recently revealed that Kyle Walker-Peters wants to seal a return to Spurs as a free agent, having confirmed that he will leave Southampton when his contract expires at the end of the month, but Frank is also determined to make his side more of an attacking force ahead of next term.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore – correct as of 26/06/2025
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