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RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons will be signed for 60 million euros (£511.8 million).

The Netherlands international has completed his medical before joining Thomas Frank’s side in England, according to sources close to the situation.

The 22-year-old’s overall package has been reached in theory between Spurs and Leipzig, with final decisions expected to be made in the coming 24 hours.

Frank said in a statement on Friday that he would not confirm a deal with Simons, but that he hoped the fans would receive good news later today for various reasons because the club is attempting to sign players and will continue to try until the transfer window is closed.

I can confirm that we are working very hard to get someone to cross the line, and I can confirm that.

Chelsea and Leipzig have been in discussions about moving for Simons, but they are now set to sign Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho for a fee of $40 million.

Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus will now join Spurs as summer arrivals.

Where will Frank play at Spurs? The talented Dutchman was linked with numerous other European clubs this summer.

In his first three years in charge, Frank is renowned for having a versatile tactical style, playing 5-3-2 in the Super Cup final against Paris St-Germain and 4–3-3 in the Premier League, which he used.

Simons would most likely play left of Frank’s front three so he can use his preferred right foot to cut inside.

Last season, the attacker spent 75% of his time on the left in the Bundesliga, where he was most frequently used. If necessary, he can also play right or center.

However, Simons frequently requested by RB Leipzig’s former manager Marco Rose to play either a 4-2-2-2 formation in a “box midfield” formation, which encouraged full-backs to move forward, which suggests he will need time to adjust to Frank’s methods.

Edu Rubio, former coach of Crystal Palace, said: “Simones’ range of passing is excellent and he also has a fantastic ability to carry the ball at pace, which makes him a great asset when his team is launching an attack.

He can also score goals for the team, but he might struggle at times while using his weakest foot. He has a strong commitment to his defensive responsibilities and can greatly assist the team with high pressing and counter-pressing.

Tottenham’s obvious disappointment at missing out on Gibbs-White and Eze will be somewhat tempered by Simons’ arrival, whose impressive results from last season provide plenty of encouragement.

Despite missing 15 games due to an ankle injury, he was directly responsible for 19 goals last season for Leipzig, totaling 11 goals and eight assists.

But it will be particularly interesting for Frank because of his ability to create chances and play passes into risky areas.

Simons, a graduate of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, signed for Paris St-Germain as a teenager in 2019 before rising to fame on a loan at PSV in 2022-23.

In 78 games for the German side, he would score 22 goals and add 24 assists over the course of his two seasons at Leipzig.

Following Benjamin Sesko’s £73.7 million move to Manchester United, he would be the second significant transfer from Leipzig to the Premier League this summer.

Simons has long been one of the most sought-after players in Europe, given the nickname Xavi, after the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder.

Simons quickly rose to fame as a top-notch student from the Catalan giants’ esteemed academy at the age of seven.

By the age of 14, Simons had a contract with Nike, a million Instagram followers, and had starred in an advertisement for Neymar and Ronaldinho.

However, Simons’ career abruptly sagged at the age of 16. He left PSG after failing to reach a deal with Barcelona, adage that “the Brazilian looked after him like a “little brother” was repeated by his idol Neymar.

He made his debut in February 2021 at age 17 but opportunities were limited, and Simons had only made 11 senior appearances overall by the following year.

He sought regular football.

He has already been linked with clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and other teams, but appears to have made a move to the Premier League. He can play either wing or behind the striker and can speak six languages.

Before the transfer window closes, Crystal Palace may be able to secure the signing of Marc Guehi from Liverpool.

The Premier League champions have been in discussions with Guehi regarding a potential £35 million move, but Palace boss Oliver Glasner claimed the centre-half “has” planned to stay at the club past the deadline of Monday.

Although there is still no consensus between the two teams, Liverpool has benefited from being encouraged. Palace are prepared to sell the England defender and are actively working to improve at centre-back.

Guehi, the captain of Palace, has stated his intention to not negotiate a new deal with the palace.

Guehi’s contract expires the following summer, but Glasner has publicly stated his desire to keep him. However, the Eagles are reluctant to let him leave on a free transfer. A £65 million deal to sell Guehi to Newcastle was rejected last year.

The 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot, 19, has attracted interest from Palace, and negotiations for the highly-regarded central defender are still in progress.

They have approached Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, but the Swiss international is said to have reservations about making the switch. They are also looking for an experienced centre-half.

Ousmane Diomande has been Palace’s first-choice target, but they haven’t been able to get the Ivory Coast international.

Another defender Palace are alleged to be interested in is Roma’s Evan Ndicka.

When the window closes, Glasner said on Friday, “Guehi has to]be a Palace player.”

The Portuguese claimed that “something has to change” and that his team “were completely lost” after the League Two team’s defeat on Wednesday.

He chose not to clarify his remarks, which some thought were the 40-year-old considering his future even inside Old Trafford.

But he continued, “Every time we experience a defeat like that in the future, I’m going to be like that,” he said on Friday. I’ll admit that I sometimes love my players while occasionally I detest them.

“Sometimes I want to leave, and others I want to stay here for 20 years.”

Amorim spoke to a number of media outlets following the penalty shootout defeat at Blundell Park, marking the first time United had ever lost a championship game to a fourth-tier team.

Without defining what he meant, he said to them all, “the team and the players spoke really loudly today.”

He added that he needed to “think about things” next week with the club’s management.

Amorim acknowledges that such incisive statements will undoubtedly stoke debate and skepticism about his future.

He is willing to accept it because he can’t control his reactions, though.

He said, “If you have this kind of behavior, you have to realize that you have other things going for you,” and that you must understand that.

“I am aware that you have a lot of experienced reporters discussing how to interact with the media and remain more consistent and calm.

I fully comprehend that. However, I won’t behave like that. My approach to things is this. That’s why I have this interest. I was very upset and disappointed at the time, and I’m going to be who I am. So get ready.

Amorim is understood to have had the backing of United’s ownership, who invested about $ 200 million in forwards Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbuemo, and Benjamin Sesko in the summer.

Following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal and a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League, they have yet to come away with a victory.

Saturday at 15:00 BST, they host Burnley.

I thought our pre-season was very good, we were playing better, and we were playing consistently, Morim said.

It might be a bumpy ride, so strap yourself in.

Ruben Amorim described the situation in detail in a Friday interview with the media. His cheerful disposition was returning. He appeared to be more in charge.

We’ve grown used to Amorim’s heartfelt language, and when we explain why he spoke at Grimsby, it appeared as though he was purging.

At Manchester United, statements are analyzed until the person who made them speak the next time, which is a problem that every manager has experienced with speaking through emotion after games at times.

Only two days were present at this time. However, now that there is no longer a gap between the EFL Cup and Europe, Amorim will have much more time to analyze what he has said.

Will his decision to play against Burnley result in him wanting to quit and despising his team? Or will it be one in which he will be a committed player for 20 years?

Amorim is aware of the angered feelings of some people. He can’t, though.

The fate of other exiled players with the Old Trafford club is still being discussed after United confirmed that they had accepted a £40 million offer from Chelsea for wantaway winger Alejandro Garnacho.

Rasmus Hojlund’s loan deal with United is still being discussed with Napoli.

Before the transfer window closes on Monday, Spanish club Elche has also made contact with Amorim about signing Tyrell Malacia from La Liga.

Roma, a division of the Serie A, continue to try to sign Jadon Sancho, despite coach Gian Piero Gasperini stating that there is a cap on what his club can do and that Sancho should look favorably on a chance to resurrect his career.

Gasperini said, “He would be a huge boost for us, but we would be a huge opportunity for him.”