How much Tottenham will have to pay for Xavi Simons after his big transfer decision

Xavi Simons has made a big decision on his future amidst Tottenham’s transfer interest, but the Lilywhites will have to part ways with a big transfer fee to land the Dutchman.

Reports over recent days have claimed that Tottenham are prepared to back Thomas Frank with big funds this summer as they look to put together a squad that can cope with the demands of Champions League football.

It has been alleged that Spurs are ready to signal their ambition with a big-money move for Xavi Simons, whose future at RB Leipzig is thought to be up in the air.

However, Tottenham are expected to face competition from Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool for Simons, thus complicating their transfer pursuit.

How much will Leipzig charge Tottenham for Xavi Simons?

The Athletic have now revealed that the Netherlands international has already informed Leipzig of his desire to leave the club this summer.

The outlet says that after the Bundesliga club finished in seventh place last season and failed to qualify for Europe, the 22-year-old has decided that he has reached the end of his development at the Red Bull Arena.

Simons now wants to make a step up to a bigger club, but even though he only has two years left on his contract, the German side are not ready to let him leave on the cheap.

Leipzig have allegedly told suitors that any offer below €70m (£60m) for the versatile attacker will be sent back.

Do Spurs view Simons as an alternative to an England international?

Several outlets over recent months have named Tottenham as one of the biggest contenders to land Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace this summer.

Some reports have even claimed that Thomas Frank has greenlighted Tottenham’s move for Eze, who has a £68m release clause in his Palace contract.

However, the Eagles star is very similar in profile to Simons, and it is hard to imagine a world where Spurs sign both players this summer, barring the unlikely possibility of the club cashing in on James Maddison or Dejan Kulusevski.

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