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Chelsea’s pursuit of former PSG standout Xavi Simons has hit a snag. The club still needs to move players who aren’t in their plans, and that delay has reportedly allowed Tottenham Hotspur to step in and hijack the transfer.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that RB Leipzig have accepted an €80 million bid for Simons, with €55 million payable upfront. The 22-year-old is under contract with Leipzig until June 2027. Furthermore, PSG included a sell-on clause to secure a portion of any future transfer.
That clause has already proven lucrative. As Adam Crafton of The Athletic highlighted, PSG earned €17 million (£15 million) from Hugo Ekitiké’s move to Liverpool thanks to a similar arrangement.
Tottenham nearing transfer deal for Xavi Simons
On Friday, Romano reported that Tottenham have agreed on a €60 million fee with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons.
The information reveals that the official bid has been accepted, and the move got the green light after Tottenham submitted a formal offer, encouraged by the player.
Moreover, Spurs are aiming to finalize the deal today, with the player’s side and medical expected to be completed in the next few hours.
🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham agree €60m fee with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons!
Official bid accepted, green light after #THFC sent formal bid following player’s encouragement.
Spurs want deal done today also on player side + medical in the next hours.
Here we go, expected soon 🧨 pic.twitter.com/z8zALbTNOv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2025
Spurs making quick work to secure Simons
This news from Romano comes after journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Tottenham are advancing with Simons, who is in London to clarify his future.
Simons has prioritized Chelsea after agreeing to personal terms. However, the clubs have yet to agree on a fee. He is also open to a move to Spurs, as RB Leipzig has set an asking price of at least €65 million.
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