Tottenham Hotspur have made a late enquiry to Manchester Metropolis over the switch of centre-back Manuel Akanji this summer season, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Thomas Frank’s aspect are set for a busy ultimate few days of the summer season switch window, having agreed on a deal to signal Netherlands worldwide Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
They’re set to show their consideration to strengthening their backline earlier than the window slams shut on Monday night, with Akanji rising as a shock goal.
Romano claims that Tottenham have made an strategy to Man Metropolis for the Switzerland worldwide however face competitors for his signature. AC Milan are additionally in talks for Akanji and are prepared to fulfill his £15m asking worth.
Tottenham have allowed highly-rated teenage defender Luka Vuskovic to go away for Hamburg SV on a season-long mortgage to achieve expertise, leaving them with room for yet another centre-back addition.
Their pursuit of Akanji just isn’t remoted, as they’ve two different names on their shortlist as they give the impression of being to construct on a powerful begin to life beneath former Brentford boss Frank.
With a return to the UEFA Champions League on the playing cards for the Europa League holders, they’re primed so as to add high quality to their squad within the form of a brand new centre-back and Akanji is a severe goal.
Simons to hitch
Tottenham are set to announce the seize of RB Leipzig gem Xavi Simons as their new attacking addition this summer season after beating Chelsea to his signature.
Spurs are set to pay £52 million for the 22-year-old ahead as their fourth new signing of the switch window.
Thomas Frank’s aspect begged for a star addition following the sale of Heung-Min Son to Los Angeles FC earlier this summer season whereas James Maddison has been dominated out with an ACL harm, and their pursuit of Simons addresses that want.
The previous Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain man has loved stardom as a wonderkid since childhood and is ready to carry his high quality to North London after proving himself elsewhere.
Xavi Simons will signal a contract till 2030 with Spurs, with an possibility to increase his keep on the membership for 2 extra years. The Dutchman will be a part of Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, and Kota Takai in signing with Spurs this summer season.
