Overview

• With less than a week before the September 1 window closes, Chelsea have not sealed a deal for Xavi Simons despite months of links.
• German outlet BILD reported that Tottenham have entered the race, with Chelsea understood to be waiting to sell an attacker before making a concrete move.
• CaughtOffside relayed ex-Premier League scout Mick Brown’s claim to Football Insider that Spurs have been looking at the RB Leipzig midfielder.
• Sporting News reports that Simon Phillips says Maresca is prioritising an out-and-out winger, with Alejandro Garnacho presented as the likelier target than Simons.
• No club has confirmed negotiations or agreements, leaving the late push for Simons driven by reported interest rather than official statements.