Tottenham are unrelenting of their pursuit of recent additions proper now, and need to preserve their momentum after hijacking Chelsea’s deal for Xavi Simons within the early hours of Friday morning.
Simons, who can play out huge in Son Heung-min’s earlier place, and as a central playmaker to fight the losses of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison by way of harm, has arrived at N17 with luggage of potential.
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Tottenham’s summer season signings |
Price ticket |
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Mohammed Kudus |
£55 million |
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Kota Takai |
£5 million |
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Mathys Tel |
£30 million |
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Joao Palhinha |
Mortgage |
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Kevin Danso |
£21 million |
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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 enduring quantity 7 shirt beforehand worn by Son.
The Netherlands worldwide spent a good portion of early 2024/2025 out with ankle ligament injury, however nonetheless managed 14 objective contributions over his closing 18 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig final season.
Simons’ confirmed high quality, versatility and expertise for his age (practically 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 targets and assists from each the ten place and the left-wing, Xavi can play in each positions,” mentioned Spurs boss Thomas Frank about Simons.
“He’s an excellent finisher inside and out of doors 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 in and assist the group and be a part of a group that’s working very laborious 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 variety 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 line with Sky Italia, Tottenham and AC Milan’s race for Man Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji has taken a twist.
As per their data, whereas the Rossoneri have made a proposal for the 71-cap Swiss worldwide, who scored towards 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, but it surely seems they’ve some groundwork to cowl in the event that they’re to beat Frank’s aspect to Akanji’s signature.
Apparently, if Milan fail to win this switch towards the Lilywhites, they’ve recognized former Spurs defender Juan Foyth instead.
