The RB Leipzig star has been a key target for Chelsea<\/a> for much of the transfer window, but the Blues have failed to strike an agreement with their German counterparts for his signature.<\/p>\n Tottenham have now sensed an opportunity to sign Simons<\/a>, who has reportedly not shut the door on a switch to Thomas Frank\u2019s side.<\/p>\n Last week, it was claimed that Simons only wanted to join Chelsea<\/a>, but that stance seems to be softening amid the Club World Cup winners\u2019 failure to agree a deal to sign him.<\/p>\n According to talkSPORT<\/a>, the 22-year-old is open to moving to Tottenham before the transfer window closes on September 1.<\/p>\n If Simons does go on to sign for Spurs, Chelsea could turn to Barcelona\u2019s Fermin Lopez as an alternative.<\/p>\n It has been alleged that Enzo Maresca has already spoken to Lopez<\/a> about a move to Stamford Bridge<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n One player who looks like he is on his way to Chelsea is Manchester United\u2019s Alejandro Garnacho. On Wednesday, it emerged that Chelsea were close to agreeing a fee with their Premier League<\/a> rivals for the winger\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n While Simons may be open to joining Tottenham, it is thought that Chelsea remain his preference ahead of deadline day.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Tottenham have emerged as an option for Xavi Simons, as per @Matt_Law_DT<\/a>. Understand 22yo’s priority remains Chelsea at this stage. Blues also exploring move for Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez. #CFC<\/a> \u2b07\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/teSRRVRer2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bobby Vincent (@BobbyVincentFL) August 27, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n In terms of playing time, though, a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium may actually be better for the Dutchman.<\/p>\n Simons\u2019 preferred position is the No.10 role<\/a>, which Cole Palmer currently occupies at Chelsea. Simply put, the Netherlands international is not going to get too many starts behind the striker.<\/p>\n Simons can also play on the left, but Jamie Gittens and Garnacho are likely to be Maresca<\/a>\u2018s main two options there should Chelsea go on to sign the latter as expected. Ultimately, Chelsea cannot guarantee Simons minutes this season. <\/p>\n ![\"Thomas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2208250435-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Gaspafotos\/MB Media\/Getty ImagesXavi Simons is open to joining Tottenham<\/p>\n![\"Xavi](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1930022466-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Lars Baron\/Getty ImagesChelsea still Xavi Simons\u2019 preference despite Tottenham interest<\/p>\n