Xavi Simons to Chelsea transfer saga takes major twist as Tottenham make huge decision

Xavi Simons during RB Leipzig's clash against VfB Stuttgart (Image: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Spurs lost out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal recently and are now exploring alternatives to the England international. Simons has emerged as an option, insiders close to the Dutchman have confirmed, despite Chelsea having been in talks with Leipzig for over a month at this stage.

Simons has a broad agreement on personal terms over a move to Stamford Bridge. However, there has been no breakthrough between Chelsea and Leipzig yet, with Tottenham now in the race.

Chelsea have been biding their time in negotiations as the west London club look to offload Nicolas Jackson or Christopher Nkunku before making an official offer. Leipzig, though, have options with Simons very much in demand this summer.

Alejandro Garnacho, too, remains a target for Chelsea in the final five days of the summer transfer window. The Blues are confident they can strike a deal with Manchester United to sign the 21-year-old winger, who has his heart set on joining the world champions. Bayern Munich approached Garnacho 's entourage over a loan move to the Allianz Arena but the Argentine's preference has always been Chelsea, so said offer was quickly turned down .

Tottenham, meanwhile, are looking to add a No.10, winger with a central defender also of interest before the window closes on Monday. Spurs are keen on in Manchester City's Savinho, while the north Londoners have also been linked with the likes of Maghnes Akliouche, Lucas Paqueta and Nico Paz.

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