Report: Tottenham want 'exceptional' Arsenal target, 'agents have begun talks' with Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons during the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old continues to be linked with the move to the Premier League, and multiple clubs are keeping tabs on his situation. According to a report from CaughtOffside, the player’s agents have now opened, talks with Tottenham along with other clubs. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.

He is one of the finest attacking talents in German football right now, and he could prove to be an exceptional long-term acquisition for Tottenham. They need more goals and creativity in the final third, and the Netherlands international could be the ideal fit for them. He is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks. His ability to slot into multiple attacking roles will be an added bonus. He will add goals and creativity to the side. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for him, and he will look to test himself at the highest level.

Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in the player as well, and it will not be easy for Tottenham to get the deal across the line. The player will cost €60 million, and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to pay up.

They have already improved their attacking unit with the signing of Mohammed Kudus. If they can get a deal for Simons across the line, it would be a tremendous upgrade from last season.

The Netherlands International has been described as an “exceptional” talent, and he has all the tools to develop into a world-class player in future. The €60 million investment could look like a bargain in the long run.