According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Xavi Simons is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are scouring the market for top-class signings heading into the summer transfer window after securing UEFA Champions League qualification due to winning the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United earlier this week.
So, the RB Leipzig playmaker has emerged as a target for the North London club as they look to reinforce their options in the coming months. Meanwhile, the Bundesliga outfit will demand around €80 million to part ways with the Dutchman in the summer transfer window.
Xavi Simons has seen his stock skyrocket in the last three seasons. The 23-year-old could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at Paris Saint-Germain and finally landed on his feet in a short stint with PSV Eindhoven. PSG re-signed him in July 2023 before loaning him to RB Leipzig.
The Dutch playmaker has come leaps and bounds at RB Leipzig, compelling the Bundesliga club to seal a permanent deal earlier this season. While the Netherlands international has struggled with fitness issues, he has contributed to 19 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net 11 times and providing eight assists.
Xavi Simons has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe with his exploits for RB Leipzig. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the RB Leipzig attacker, with Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window after securing UEFA Champions League qualification.
The Lilywhites are eager to raise their ceiling after winning the UEFA Europa League to return to the Champions League. So, Tottenham will aim to sign a top-class playmaker, with Simons being a viable target. In addition, the 23-year-old Dutchman’s versatility makes him an appealing option for Ange Postecoglou or his replacement.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig will not let the Netherlands international leave for cheap, with the Bundesliga club demanding €80 million to part ways with him. The additional influx of cash due to securing Champions League qualification should help the Lilywhites loosen their purse strings. So, it will be interesting to see if the Dutch playmaker joins Tottenham in the coming months.
