Galatasaray ‘to ask’ Tottenham to clear path for Xavi Simons if Okan Buruk leaves | OneFootball

Tottenham’s move for Okan Buruk, reportedly high on their shortlist to replace Roberto De Zerbi, has prompted an inventive response from Galatasaray, with a proposal linked to Xavi Simons.

Fanatik reports that if Spurs manage to lure Buruk to London, Galatasaray would ask them to help clear the way for Simons to join as a parting gift. The idea is said to be tied to wider talks around the coach’s future.

Buruk has delivered back-to-back Süper Lig titles and a strong Champions League run, attracting interest from Daniel Levy. With Spurs in the bottom half, the board see him as a figure to restore identity. The coach is settled in İstanbul and has shown loyalty to Galatasaray, which could complicate any switch.

Simons, 22, is a Netherlands international currently at RB Leipzig on loan from PSG. He has long been on Tottenham’s radar.

Galatasaray view him as a standout number 10 to drive creativity, potentially alongside Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah if that Liverpool move materialises. For supporters, losing Buruk would sting, yet landing Simons, valued at over €80 million, could boost their European push. Spurs must weigh their need for an elite coach against the risk of a prized target heading to a rival.

Source: Turkish-Football.com