Transfer rumors, news: Xavi Simons eyes Chelsea over Bayern, Barça
RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons wants a switch to the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
www.espn.comHere are the latest widely reported updates on Xavi Simons:
- Tottenham Hotspur were repeatedly linked with a big-money move for Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig during the 2024–25 window, with reports indicating Spurs had agreed a deal around £51–60 million and that Simons had travelled to London to finalise terms. This set of reports emerged from multiple outlets in August 2025.[1][2]
- At that time, Chelsea were among clubs connected to the Dutch attacker, with talk of competing for his signature, though Tottenham appeared to move fastest to secure him in some reports.[3][1]
- In transfer rumor roundups, Xavi Simons was described as preferring a Premier League move, with discussions mentioning potential fees in the region of €70m and interest from Chelsea, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, though no definitive, universally confirmed transfer had been completed in all outlets.[4][5]
- Broad coverage into late August 2025 framed Simons as a top target for Spurs, with various sources highlighting his arrival in London to negotiate terms and Spurs’ willingness to meet ambitious salary and contract terms.[2][3]
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