Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig star Mohamed Simakan this summer, according to Sky Germany journalist. Philip Hinze.
It has been suggested that the Lilywhites are expected to remain busy for years to come. transfer window to reinforce his team, as his goal is to continue the reconstruction under the direction of Ange Postecoglou.
Spurs are reportedly planning to strengthen their front line and engine room by purchasing a new striker and midfielder. But Postecoglou has previously mentioned that he also wants to sign a new centre-back this summer.
After acquiring Micky van de Ven last summer, Tottenham signed Radu Dragusin from Genoa in January. However, they appear to still be shorthanded at their centre-back position and considering they will be involved in Europe, Spurs need depth in their squad to achieve success next season.
Some centre-backs have already been linked with a move to the newly refurbished White Hart Lane, including Jarrad Branthwaite and Riccardo Calafiori, but Simakan is now emerging as a new option.
Simakan to Tottenham
writing in x, Hinze He has reported that Tottenham have expressed their interest in signing Simakan and could make a concrete approach to secure his service for next season.
The journalist further claims that the 23-year-old has a £60m (€70m) release clause included in his current contract, so Spurs will have to spend the club record fee to secure his signature. .
Hinze also states that Simakan is open to moving to the first division if he receives a good proposal so the Lilywhites can convince him to join the club should they formalize their interest.
However, the journalist says that Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in acquiring him, so acquiring the Frenchman's service will not be easy for the Postecoglou team.
Hinze wrote:
“Sky Exclusive: Termination clause in Mohamed Simakan's contract! Valid starting this summer. Value: In the region of 70 million euros! Simakan is open and ready for a transfer, the Premier League beckons. But: he would only leave if he could take the next step. Tottenham and Newcastle United are interested. RBL: Relaxed and in a very good position due to the high sum.”
Simakan has already shown flashes of his qualities in the German top flight, so could be a shrewd signing for Tottenham if they manage to secure his service this summer.
