Tottenham Ready for Potential £60M Hijacking of Chelsea Target as PSG Stands to Gain | OneFootball

Chelsea’s pursuit of former PSG standout Xavi Simons remains stalled. The Blues have yet to move players with no future at Stamford Bridge, which is slowing any potential deal for the 22-year-old. As a result, hat hesitation has created an opening for Tottenham Hotspur.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig have accepted an €80 million offer for Simons, with €55 million payable upfront. Simons is under contract with Leipzig through June 2027, and PSG included a sell-on clause to secure a share of any future transfer.

That approach has already paid off. Adam Crafton of The Athletic highlighted that PSG earned €17 million (£15 million) from Hugo Ekitiké’s recent move to Liverpool thanks to a similar clause.

Tottenham ready to hijack former PSG ace

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According to TalkSPORT, RB Leipzig are hoping to secure £60 million and would welcome another bidding war for one of their top players.

Moreover, Simons is looking to leave the club this summer, and the report notes that he’s open to joining Tottenham, even though Chelsea has been his preferred destination all summer.

Tottenham have been lurking for Chelsea target

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CaughtOffside recently reported that Chelsea are still at a standstill in pursuing Simons. The Blues haven’t made moves with players who are set to leave Stamford Bridge, leaving the path uncertain for the 22-year-old talent.

Furthermore, the report notes that Tottenham have made inquiries but haven’t submitted a formal offer, gauging Simons’ availability and Leipzig’s stance. With only a week remaining before the deadline, the North London club may need to move quickly to turn their interest into a concrete deal.