Overview

• RB Leipzig confirmed Simons has been released from training for transfer discussions, with the 22-year-old in London for meetings.
• Sources report Tottenham have submitted an offer close to Leipzig’s €65–70m valuation, though some outlets say the Bundesliga club has not yet received a formal bid.
• Chelsea had led the chase but have so far been unwilling to meet the price and are navigating a UEFA requirement to post a positive transfer balance to register new signings.
• Spurs accelerated their pursuit after injuries and failed moves for other targets, turning the race into active club-to-club and personal-terms talks ahead of the deadline.
• Bayern Munich interest was explored internally but a supervisory board veto led by Uli Hoeneß blocked a move, making a switch to Munich unlikely this window.