Tottenham are entering the race for Xavi Simons, ready to compete with Chelsea, who are waiting to sell one of their attacking players before making a concrete move for the Dutch star.

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Dortmund Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl:

🔵 "We have been following Aaron since his time at Boca Juniors. He is a very good solution in our current situation.

We will integrate him quickly because we need him immediately and are looking forward to seeing Aaron in the black and yellow jersey this season."

comment by NPE - World Champions (U22712)
posted 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
We ripped up basically our entire attack this summer. Only Palmer and Neto are staying.

Out: Jackson, Nkunku, Madueke, George, Mudryk, Sancho, Chukwuemeka
In (probably): Joao Pedro, Delap, Estevao, Gittens, Garnacho, Simons (aware this could change)

This may or may not be justified and is likely an upgrade but it's a level of volatility that makes team cohesion hard and difficult for fans to build affection for players.

I expect a similar rip up will happen to defence and goalkeepers next season btw where only a returning Colwill, James, Cucurella and Hato likely survive.
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Yep, seems to be an overhaul of the attack this season. So many new faces in the frontline.

Agree, we'll probably do the same at the back next season but to a lesser extent as our fullbacks are solid. CBs less so other than Colwill.

Should have a change in GK next season too.

Yep, all these changes make it difficult to mount a title challenge of some sort.

Fairly happy with Fermin as an alternative to Simons if Leipzig are proving difficult.

Newcastle’s £55m bid for Strand Larsen rejected. Wolves don’t want to sell.

Newcastle making a move for everyone other then Jackson. 🤦‍♀️

As it stands, Chelsea would not be guaranteed a place at the Club World Cup in four years’ time [as defending champions], but sources at football's world governing body have confirmed they are reviewing qualification plans.

@kierangill_DM

comment by g7 (U12473)
posted 43 minutes ago
Fairly happy with Fermin as an alternative to Simons if Leipzig are proving difficult.
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I'm not and Leipzig aren't being difficult as far as I'm aware. Simons is elite and if we allow him to go to Spurs then we're going to seriously regret it. No doubt about that whatsoever in my opinion.

comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted 32 minutes ago
Newcastle’s £55m bid for Strand Larsen rejected. Wolves don’t want to sell.

Newcastle making a move for everyone other then Jackson. 🤦‍♀️
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They want a striker with aerial presence, Jackson definitely isn't thst

comment by Superb - Chelsea FC World Champions !!!! 🏆 (U6486)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by g7 (U12473)
posted 43 minutes ago
Fairly happy with Fermin as an alternative to Simons if Leipzig are proving difficult.
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I'm not and Leipzig aren't being difficult as far as I'm aware. Simons is elite and if we allow him to go to Spurs then we're going to seriously regret it. No doubt about that whatsoever in my opinion.
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I think it's more to do with us not being able to shift Nkunku or Jackson hence why there's been no incomings atm

Garnacho the most important imo.

Fermin/Simons whichever allows us to do the best deal incl shifting Nkunku is fine by me.

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Superb - Chelsea FC World Champions !!!! 🏆 (U6486)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by g7 (U12473)
posted 43 minutes ago
Fairly happy with Fermin as an alternative to Simons if Leipzig are proving difficult.
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I'm not and Leipzig aren't being difficult as far as I'm aware. Simons is elite and if we allow him to go to Spurs then we're going to seriously regret it. No doubt about that whatsoever in my opinion.
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I think it's more to do with us not being able to shift Nkunku or Jackson hence why there's been no incomings atm
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Yeah seems that way. Clock is ticking. Not saying we should take peanuts for our players but we need to be realistic if we want them out the door this window.

As for Garnacho I'd rather just keep Tyrique George.

🚨 Sources close to Fermin indicate he is seriously considering Chelsea. He needs to decide soon. (@AdriaAlbets via @ReshadFCB)

‼️ Bayern are again today in direct club-to-club talks with Chelsea for Nico Jackson.

Discussions about the formula of the deal as Chelsea has one international loan spot left and it has to include an obligation to buy.

~ @FabrizioRomano

We’re probably trying to lower the Xavi Simons asking price with our interest in Fermín Lopez

Given we need to sell the Conference A List players a loan doesn’t help much

Should’ve sent Datro Fofana on loan and be done with the international loan spots.

comment by g7 (U12473)
posted 2 hours, 1 minute ago

Garnacho the most important imo.

Fermin/Simons whichever allows us to do the best deal incl shifting Nkunku is fine by me.
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Neither I'd consider important. The important positions we aren't looking at - goalkeeper & centre back (now Colwell's down for the season).

If we sign both Garnacho & Simons someone from the attack's gunna get loaned/sold in January due to lack of minutes, a la Felix last year. My money would be on Garnacho

Not seen much from Gittens to suggest he is the immediate left wing answer

But seemingly we can just play Neto there

His name's Gitten's though.

Man's bulletproof

I do hope we sign Simons.

Him, Palmer & Estevao have a kind of Mazacar thing about him. All play the same position, but all bring different qualities to the table. Would be quite cool.

Gittens looking slower to adapt than Estevao wasnt on the bingo card

comment by Blarmstêvão (U14547)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
Given we need to sell the Conference A List players a loan doesn’t help much
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Unless including an obligation to buy is all Uefa needs to count it as a sale?

comment by Blarmstêvão (U14547)
posted 28 minutes ago
Gittens looking slower to adapt than Estevao wasnt on the bingo card
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Far more reserved than I thought he'd be - maybe he's feeling a bit over-awed.

Though I reckon once he settles down and builds a bit of confidence (maybe a goal or two) he'll be electeic

Tottenham Hotspur are holding talks over a pre-transfer deadline bid to rival #Chelsea for Xavi Simons.

[via @Matt_Law_DT]

Probably gonna price George out of a move to Roma.