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Tottenham bid close to €70m for Simons

Tottenham have reportedly sent a bid close to €70 million (£60m/$82m) for RB Leipzig star, Xavi Simons, as Thomas Frank's side aim to beat Chelsea to the Netherlands international. The 21-year-old has already been granted permission to skip training and fly to London to sort out his future, setting up a high-stakes tug-of-war before the deadline.

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Simons in London for transfer talks amid Spurs & Chelsea interest

Xavi Simons flew into London for crunch talks with Tottenham and Chelsea prepared to battle it out for the RB Leipzig star’s signature.

Tottenham to hijack Chelsea's Xavi Simons deal?

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to hijack Chelsea's move for Xavi Simons after missing out on signing Eberechi Eze, who joined their arch-rivals Arsenal. The Blues have been interested in Simons for quite some time now, while the Dutch international is also keen on moving to Stamford Bridge. However, with Chelsea also showing interest in Fermin Lopez, Spurs could swoop in and secure Simons' transfer.

Leipzig chief makes Simons admission as Chelsea move stalls

RB Leipzig's sporting director has hinted that Xavi Simons wants to join Chelsea but insists there is "no agreement" yet.

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Tottenham move on! Spurs line up Akliouche move after Eze snub

Tottenham have reportedly shifted their focus to AS Monaco’s rising star Maghnes Akliouche after Arsenal hijacked their move for Eberechi Eze in brutal fashion. The deal, which Spurs insiders believed was all but wrapped up, was snatched away at the eleventh hour, plunging them into chaos and igniting fury among already restless supporters.

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Elliott agrees personal terms with RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, as they look to replace Xavi Simons ahead of his expected move to Chelsea.

Nkunku to Leipzig on the cards but must accept 75% pay cut

Christopher Nkunku could mark a sensational return to RB Leipzig as Chelsea remain keen on Xavi Simons. But the Frenchman must accept a hefty pay cut.

Chelsea issued Xavi Simons warning by RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have sent a clear message to Chelsea, warning that offers for Xavi Simons will not be entertained if they don't make economic sense.

Chelsea set to launch official bid for Xavi Simons

Chelsea will soon submit a formal bid to RB Leipzig after reportedly reaching a personal agreement with the Netherlands international.

Chelsea sent 'financial sense' warning over €70m Simons pursuit

Chelsea have been sent a warning by RB Leipzig as the Blues continue to pursue a big-money deal for Xavi Simons.

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Nkunku Bayern transfer at risk of COLLAPSE - Simons move in doubt

Christopher Nkunku's slated move to Bayern Munich is reportedly at risk of falling through as Chelsea want a permanent sale rather than a loan.

Only Chelsea! Simons refusing Bayern & City interest

Xavi Simons has rejected Bayern Munich and Manchester City's interest as the Dutch midfielder only has his eyes on a move to Chelsea this summer. Bayern considered Simons as a perfect replacement for Kingsley Coman, who has joined Al-Nassr, while Manchester City are looking for attacking cover in case Savinho joins Tottenham. The Netherlands international, however, has informed RB Leipzig that he only wants to join Chelsea..

Bayern told Simons prefers Chelsea switch this summer

Bayern Munich look set to miss out on signing Xavi Simons after the RB Leipzig star reiterated his desire to join Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea reject 'insulting' bid for unwanted midfielder

Chelsea have wasted no time in turning down Borussia Dortmund’s latest offer for Carney Chukwuemeka, with the proposal labelled ‘insulting’ by the club. The Blues are prioritising player sales to make room for top targets Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, and have fielded interest from several other clubs for the unwanted 20-year-old midfielder.

Revealed: Why Chelsea's Simons & Garnacho swoop has stalled

Chelsea's double swoop for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho is being held up by the potential exit of Christoper Nkunku.

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Two Chelsea player on Bayern's shortlist to replace Coman

Bayern Munich are preparing replacements for outgoing Kingsley Coman, with two Chelsea stars among their transfer targets.

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