Tottenham are unrelenting of their pursuit of contemporary additions proper now, and wish to preserve their momentum after hijacking Chelsea’s deal for Xavi Simons within the early hours of Friday morning.
Simons, who can play out vast 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 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 aim contributions over his ultimate 18 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig final season.
Simons’ confirmed high quality, versatility and expertise for his age (practically 140 senior appearances in whole) 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 means through the years to offer objectives 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 outdoors the field. His dribbling means, 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 crew and be a part of a crew that’s working very arduous collectively.
“Xavi is younger, 22, he has loads of room to develop and get higher, however though he’s younger, he’s performed quite a lot of matches during the last 4, 5 years, which implies I’m totally satisfied along 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 data, whereas the Rossoneri have made a proposal 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 like to stay within the Premier League. And two, Tottenham have made the best provide for Akanji to Metropolis, amounting to round £17 million and trumping Milan’s opening proposal of £13 million plus bonuses.
Milan are working to achieve an settlement with the participant, however it seems they’ve some groundwork to cowl in the event that they’re to beat Frank’s facet to Akanji’s signature.
Apparently, if Milan fail to win this switch in opposition to the Lilywhites, they’ve recognized former Spurs defender Juan Foyth in its place.