Tottenham Closing in on €60m Deal for Xavi Simons as Chelsea Miss Out

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for the transfer of Xavi Simons for €60 million. The Dutch midfielder is now set to discuss personal terms as Spurs aim to finalize the deal swiftly. Chelsea, who had personal terms agreed since July, remain in the race but have not matched Tottenham’s bid to Leipzig.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After long negotiations, Tottenham submitted an official bid of €60 million to RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons. The German club accepted the offer early in the morning, giving Spurs the green light to proceed. Xavi Simons has traveled to London to sort out his future and discuss personal terms with Tottenham. While Chelsea reached an agreement with Simons weeks ago, they have not made a formal offer to Leipzig. Their pursuit is also complicated by financial constraints due to UEFA transfer balance rules tied to their previous European squad. With Tottenham making rapid progress, they could complete the transfer and medical checks within hours, signaling a major move before the end of the window as reports indicate.

THE CONTEXT: SEASON SO FAR

Xavi Simons, 22, had a standout 2024/25 season at RB Leipzig. He scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 25 Bundesliga appearances while on loan at the club according to previous records. Overall, he has played a total of 76 games for Leipzig, scoring 21 goals and assisting 23 across various competitions. Leipzig finished 7th in the Bundesliga, failing to earn Champions League qualification. Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League last season but won the Europa League, reaching Champions League football. Manager Thomas Frank has been pushing for a new attacking midfielder following injury setbacks to key players. Chelsea, who finished 4th in the Premier League, have also been looking to strengthen their midfield, but financial rules have slowed their activity as noted in various updates.

WHAT’S NEXT: UPCOMING FIXTURES AND IMPLICATIONS

Tottenham’s next match is against Bournemouth in the Premier League, with Spurs currently in the top-3 as the two other teams, Arsenal and Liverpool, play each other this weekend. RB Leipzig, preparing for their Bundesliga 2nd match against Heidenhiem, will begin their season without Simons as they adapt to his departure and after losing 6-0 to Bayern Munich on the season opener. If Simons completes his move to Tottenham, he could make his debut as early as next week. Spurs hope his arrival will boost their push for a Champions League return. Chelsea may now consider shifting their focus to other midfield targets after months of chasing Simons based on recent developments.