Xavi Simons 'chooses' which Premier League club he wants to join amid Chelsea and Spurs interest

Xavi Simons has a 'preference' when it comes to his next transfer, according to reports, as Tottenham and Chelsea continue to be linked with a move for the attacking midfielder.

Tottenham's priority in the final days of the window is signing a No. 10 after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, and it appears Simons has been identified as a suitable target.

In fact, the club are preparing to hijack Chelsea's deal for Simons, according to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are said to have reached an agreement on personal terms with the 22-year-old attacking midfielder and are 'very much in the race' to sign him from RB Leipzig, who are now waiting for official offers.

Leipzig want at least €65 million (£56m) for Simons, as per Ben Jacobs.

Simons has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. Image credit: Getty

Simons, who is currently in London to finalise a move, has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for much of the summer window.

And amid rumours of Spurs' interest, Kieran Gill of the Mail claims Simons’ preference remains Chelsea after their London rivals were invited to consider their own swoop.

The Netherlands international, who joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in January following an 18-month loan spell at the Red Bull Arena, has informed the German club of his desire to leave after they missed out on Champions League football.

Simons has been persistently linked with a Premier League transfer in recent transfer windows, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United all being credited with an interest.

Back in April, Simons opened up on his future amid interest from the Premier League.

“I’m still a young player, I have many dreams – and the club knows that,” he told Sky Germany. “But right now, the most important thing for me is to play well in the upcoming games. Then we have the international matches, and after that we’ll sit down and see what happens.”

Away from Simons and Tottenham are also said to be keen on Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco and Como’s Nico Paz, according to the Telegraph.