Ahead of coach Ole Werner's Bundesliga home debut, everything at RB Leipzig revolves around playmaker Xavi Simons. The Dutchman traveled to London at short notice to negotiate with Tottenham Hotspur. Werner will probably have to adjust his plans for this Saturday's game (3.30pm/Sky) against 1. FC Heidenheim in midfield. "We'll see where the journey takes us. Nothing has happened yet," said Werner, who nevertheless has a contingency plan ready. "We have a clear idea."
However, "the first stone has to fall first", said the RB head coach with regard to an imminent Simons transfer. "We'll have to wait and see what happens, if anything happens." According to Sky, Tottenham are said to have made an initial offer to Leipzig.
