RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club, and he is determined to join Chelsea this summer.

According to a report by Give Me Sport, Tottenham Hotspur are looking to hijack the move for Xavi Simons, but the 22-year-old Netherlands international is determined to join Chelsea instead. The development will come as a huge blow to Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if they move on to other targets now. They have failed to bring in multiple attacking targets this summer.

Eberechi Eze has joined Arsenal, and Morgan Gibbs-White signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest. They were hoping to sign the 22-year-old Bundesliga playmaker, who pockets £165,000-a-week wages. However, the youngster has decided he wants to play for Chelsea instead.

It is no secret that Tottenham need more quality and depth in the attacking unit. They need a versatile playmaker who can slot into the wide areas as well. Simons could have been the ideal acquisition. He would have added goals and creativity to the side.

Spurs have secured Champions League qualification for the season, and they need to put together a squad capable of doing well in multiple competitions. They need more cutting-edge in the final third, especially with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski on the sidelines. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions before the window closes.

Can Chelsea sign Simons?

Meanwhile, Chelsea will look to wrap up the move for Xavi Simons quickly. They have been overly dependent on Cole Palmer for goals and creativity. The Blues need more quality in the attacking unit, and the Netherlands international certainly fits the profile. They will be delighted to hear that the player wants to join them instead of their rivals.

The Blues have the finances to get the deal across the line, and they will secure an agreement with the Bundesliga club quickly. The attacker is young enough to improve further, and he could develop into a key player for Chelsea in the long run. The Dutchman will hope to fight for major trophies with Chelsea, who managed to win the league and the FIFA Club World Cup recently.