Tottenham are unrelenting of their pursuit of contemporary additions proper now, and wish to keep their momentum after hijacking Chelsea’s deal for Xavi Simons within the early hours of Friday morning.
Simons, who can play out broad in Son Heung-min’s earlier place, and as a central playmaker to fight the losses of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison via damage, has arrived at N17 with baggage of potential.
Tottenham’s summer time signings | Price ticket |
|---|---|
Mohammed Kudus | £55 million |
Kota Takai | £5 million |
Mathys Tel | £30 million |
Joao Palhinha | Mortgage |
Kevin Danso | £21 million |
Xavi Simons | £52 million |
After Tottenham agreed a £52 million deal for the ex-La Masia gem from beneath Chelsea’s nostril, following “in a single day” talks (Fabrizio Romano), Simons now dons the long-lasting quantity 7 shirt beforehand worn by Son.
The Netherlands worldwide spent a good portion of early 2024/2025 out with ankle ligament harm, however nonetheless managed 14 aim contributions over his remaining 18 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig final season.
Simons’ confirmed high quality, versatility and expertise for his age (almost 140 senior appearances in complete) makes him a press release last-minute signing for Spurs, to not point out a much-needed one after their botched offers for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.
“He’s a participant who has proved his potential over time to supply objectives and assists from each the ten place and the left-wing, Xavi can play in each positions,” stated Spurs boss Thomas Frank about Simons.
“He’s an excellent finisher inside and outdoors the field. His dribbling potential, and his acceleration in bursts, give him that chance to go previous gamers in one-on-ones, additionally to drive previous gamers in additional open areas. His eye for his teammates is essential, when it comes to unlocking defences, and I’m satisfied he’ll are available and assist the staff and be a part of a staff that’s working very arduous collectively.
“Xavi is younger, 22, he has loads of room to develop and get higher, however despite the fact that he’s younger, he’s performed a whole lot of matches over the past 4, 5 years, which suggests I’m totally satisfied together with his qualities he can step straight in and assist us.”
Following on from their transfer for Simons, it’s believed that Tottenham need to signal one other attacking participant and centre-back earlier than the Monday 7pm cut-off.
Tottenham make £17 million bid for Man Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji
In response to Sky Italia, Tottenham and AC Milan’s race for Man Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji has taken a twist.
As per their info, whereas the Rossoneri have made a suggestion for the 71-cap Swiss worldwide, who scored in opposition to Portugal on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, it’s Spurs rising as favourites for his signature.
For one, Akanji would favor to stay within the Premier League. And two, Tottenham have made the very best supply for Akanji to Metropolis, amounting to round £17 million and trumping Milan’s opening proposal of £13 million plus bonuses.
Milan are working to succeed in an settlement with the participant, nevertheless it seems they’ve some groundwork to cowl in the event that they’re to beat Frank’s facet to Akanji’s signature.
Curiously, if Milan fail to win this switch in opposition to the Lilywhites, they’ve recognized former Spurs defender Juan Foyth in its place.
