Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of £52 million on a long-term contract, Afrosport reports. Spurs’ rivals Chelsea had previously held talks with Leipzig to bring Simons to Stamford Bridge, but have opted to go after Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who is close to joining the Blues. Simons initially joined Leipzig...
Manchester United have completed the signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £73.7 million, Afrosport reports. United will pay an initial fee of £66.3m plus £7.4m in add-ons, and the 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract until 2030. The Red Devils beat Newcastle to the signing after Sesko favoured a move to Old Trafford. The Magpies...
Newcastle United have reportedly submitted a new bid worth €80 million plus add-ons for RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko, Afrosport reports. Newcastle initially offered a deal worth €75 million, with an additional €5 million in bonuses, but was rejected by the German Bundesliga club. Leipzig have set a fee in the region of €90 million for Sesko, and it is yet to be seen if...
Newcastle are reportedly looking towards RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the event Alexander Isak leaves St. James’ Park this summer, Afrosport reports. The Swedish striker of Eritrean heritage did not travel with the Magpies for their pre-season tour of Asia and has told the club he wants to leave, amid heavy interest from reigning Premier League champions Liverpool. Eddie Howe’s side will now need to...
RB Leipzig on Thursday confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal after an 18-month loan spell at the German club, Afrosport reports. Simons has signed a contract to remain at Leipzig until 2027 in a deal reportedly worth €81 million plus add-ons and a sell-on clause for PSG. The 21-year-old initially joined Leipzig on loan from PSG for...
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