Tottenham targets Rabiot and Simons: Latest signings before the deadline

Tottenham Hotspur Looks for Reinforcements at the End of the Transfer Market

Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to make at least two more signings in what could be a very active summer transfer window, according to sources close to the club. The Spurs are interested in signing an attacking midfielder after failing to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, who ultimately signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, and Eberechi Eze, who chose to join Arsenal last week in a £67.5 million transfer. According to sources, among the players being considered are Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco and Lucas Paquetá from West Ham, while the club has long shown interest in Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and could try to sign him if there are indications that his transfer to Chelsea will not materialize.

Tottenham’s directive is expected to be busy in the last days of the transfer window. Sources added that a query has also been presented to Marseille for Adrien Rabiot, who is available after a notable altercation in the locker room with his teammate Jonathan Rowe last week, following the 1-0 defeat to Rennes. Furthermore, conversations about a possible transfer of Manchester City winger Savinho remain “active”, but it’s unclear if there’s any chance of reaching an agreement with Como for Nico Paz. Real Madrid has a buy-back clause in Paz’s contract with Como.

• Tottenham has also explored whether Bilal El Khannouss has finalized a deal to join Crystal Palace from Leicester City or if there is a possibility for the North London club to enter the race.

While a number 10 and a winger are considered priorities, sources have reported that Spurs are also open to bringing in a center-back before Monday’s deadline. They are interested in Palace defender Marc Guéhi, and an offer was rejected in January, but it is believed that the English international prefers to join Liverpool.