Overview
- RB Leipzig confirmed Simons has been released from team duties to hold negotiations and head coach Ole Werner said he remains under contract for now.
- Multiple outlets report the 22-year-old has traveled to London to negotiate, with talks focused on Tottenham after Chelsea's pursuit cooled.
- Sky says Spurs have lodged an official proposal worth about €70 million including bonuses, while no Chelsea bid has been reported.
- Leipzig is seeking roughly €70 million for a player signed from PSG for about €50 million in January, leaving the Bundesliga club poised for a sizable profit if a deal is struck.
- Tottenham is targeting an attacking creator after James Maddison’s ACL injury, and Leipzig says it has a plan to replace Simons should a sale be completed.