Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the blockbuster signing of Dutch star Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with the midfielder completing his medical in London after a €60m (£51.9m) deal was agreed.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is set to become Spurs’ marquee summer signing, with Leipzig also securing a sell-on clause in the agreement. Only minor contract details remain before the deal is officially confirmed, but sources close to the negotiations insist they are a formality.
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Chelsea Miss Out on Simons After Spurs Move Quickly
Chelsea had been strongly linked with Simons in recent weeks, with the player reportedly open to a Stamford Bridge switch. However, the Blues failed to table an official bid, allowing Tottenham to step in and wrap up the deal.
Simons travelled to London on Thursday after being granted permission by Leipzig, and talks with Spurs advanced rapidly. The Netherlands international has now given the green light to complete the move, handing Ange Postecoglou the creative midfielder he has been searching for.
Spurs Finally Land Their No.10 After Frustrations
Tottenham’s chase for a new No.10 has been a drawn-out saga this summer. Earlier pursuits of Morgan Gibbs-White ended when he signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, while hopes of landing Eberechi Eze collapsed when Arsenal swooped in to hijack the deal.
Simons’ arrival solves that problem, giving Spurs a versatile and dynamic playmaker capable of operating across midfield and in advanced attacking roles.
More Transfers Expected at Tottenham
With Simons close to being unveiled, Tottenham’s transfer business is not finished. The North London side are still targeting a new winger before deadline day, while a centre-back addition is also possible, though considered less of a priority.
For Spurs fans, the imminent signing of Xavi Simons marks a statement of intent as Postecoglou looks to take his side back into the Champions League and mount a serious Premier League challenge.
