Manchester City have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons as they prepare for the possible departure of Brazilian winger Savinho this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in advanced talks with City over a deal for Savinho, who has impressed since arriving at the Etihad. With his exit looking increasingly likely, City have identified 22-year-old Xavi as a potential replacement.
According to reports from Mercato, the Premier League champions have reestablished contact with super agent Ali Barat in an effort to convince the Dutch international to make the switch to Manchester.
Chelsea have been in discussions with RB Leipzig over Xavi for several weeks but have yet to agree on terms. The latest development now sets up a potential transfer battle between the two English giants for the highly rated playmaker, who enjoyed a standout season in the Bundesliga.
