Simons is expected to leave RB Leipzig in the coming days, and Tottenham hopes to beat Chelsea to his signature. The London club has been searching for a new attacking midfielder since James Maddison's knee injury in the summer.

Tottenham had previously been rejected by Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, but the club remains committed to finding a suitable replacement for Maddison. Simons is currently in London, exploring the possibility of joining the Premier League.

Chelsea has been linked with Simons, but the club has yet to make an official offer. Tottenham's move to sign Simons could be a significant boost to the team's midfield, and the player's arrival could be a welcome addition to the squad.