TBR Football can exclusively reveal how Tottenham Hotspur are really feeling about Xavi Simons’ start to life in the capital.
Tottenham signed Simons for £52m in the latter stages of the transfer window to finally bring in the number ten they had been so desperate to recruit.
Glenn Hoddle is excited by Simons and believes that when he gets going, Frank’s team will really start to click in attack.
But it’s not been all positive for the forward at Spurs, with some of Simons’ performances for Tottenham being called into question.
The North London club have a very clear stance on the 22-year-old, having now had five weeks to assess their big summer signing.
Exclusive: Tottenham believe Xavi Simons will become a ‘superstar’
Tottenham are confident that, over time, Xavi Simons will become a ‘superstar’ in North London, having already been so impressed by him, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey.
Simons played well against Leeds as he featured in the number ten role, and it was no coincidence that the Lilywhites looked much improved offensively.
Speaking about the Dutch international’s start to life at Spurs, Bailey told TBR Football: “The belief in the club is that they have a potential superstar; they have been so impressed with him.”
Meanwhile, the player himself is also believed to be delighted with his decision and feels he made the right move joining Spurs.
“Thomas Frank is taking his time finding the best role, but that is true of much of the squad. But he loves what he is seeing. The player is happy, committed and feels he made the right choice in the summer,” Bailey added.
Having now featured in his favoured number ten role and impressed, the youngster will be hoping this is his chance to finally kick on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Peter Crouch calls Xavi Simons a ‘work in progress’ after watching him vs Leeds
Peter Crouch has called Simons a ‘work in progress’ after watching his display in Tottenham’s latest 2-1 win over Leeds at Elland Road.
The former Spurs striker believes he ‘does things no one else on the field can do’, but he had some questionable moments, including a failed rabona pass.
“I think I’d say he’s a work in progress, an undeniable talent. I love watching him play. He does things no one else on the field can do, but there were a couple of incidents.
“Obviously, the rabona when Romero has gone flying forward, I don’t think if they had scored, he might have had a few words in the dressing room about that.”