Tottenham set to land Xavi Simons in blockbuster £51m deal
Tottenham Hotspur is on the verge of a major transfer move, reportedly agreeing to a deal worth over £51 million with RB Leipzig for Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. The signing will mark a significant victory over rivals Chelsea and signal Spurs' intent to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes.
Tottenham Hotspur is poised to finalize a blockbuster deal for highly-rated attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, securing the Netherlands international from RB Leipzig. The move, which comes after a period of intense interest from rival club Chelsea, will see Spurs pay just over £51 million for the 22-year-old.
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According to sources, the clubs have reached a full agreement on the transfer fee, and Simons has already completed his medical and agreed to personal terms. The deal is expected to be a long-term commitment, structured as an initial five-year contract with an option to extend for two additional years.
The transfer is a result of successful negotiations between Spurs and RB Leipzig, two clubs that share a positive working relationship. For Chelsea, it represents a significant miss on a key target, though the club has reportedly secured a £40 million fee to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
Simons was excused from training on Thursday and traveled to London to complete the move. The Dutch international has been a top priority for Spurs, who are eager to bring in a new number 10. The club recently missed out on Eberechi Eze, who opted to join Arsenal, making the acquisition of Simons even more crucial.
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Known for his versatility, Simons can play as a left-sided central midfielder, an attacking midfielder, or a wide forward. The talented youngster came through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy before moving to Paris Saint-Germain and then RB Leipzig.
In addition to Simons, Spurs are also actively looking to strengthen other positions. The club is reportedly in the market for a left-winger, with Manchester City's Savinho being a primary target, although a deal for him is considered highly unlikely. Spurs are also aiming to bring in a left-sided center-back to bolster their defense before the transfer window shuts.
