Overview

• Simons has been in London since Wednesday for talks over a move to Tottenham on a contract running to 2030, according to BILD.
• RB Leipzig confirm the player is freed for future talks, with reports pointing to a final agreement with his camp Friday followed by a medical at Spurs.
• Fabrizio Romano reports a €60 million fee agreed between Spurs and Leipzig, with up to €5 million in add-ons cited by BILD.
• Chelsea are described by BILD as still monitoring the situation, though Transfermarkt reports the move is not to Chelsea.
• Leipzig, who bought Simons from PSG for €50 million in January and used him in 78 matches, are trimming the squad, including Eljif Elmas returning to Napoli on loan with a €16 million option and wages covered.