Tottenham Hotspur are planning to react after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White, and they have identified Xavi Simons as a target.
The player has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, and Tottenham are now prepared to make a move for him. According to Graeme Bailey from TBR, the 22-year-old Netherlands international is on the Tottenham radar, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.
“Tottenham were confident and they hoped that Gibbs-White would still come, it is a blow to Spurs’ plans, but they will move on very quickly.
“They have held talks with other players in recent weeks, the likes of Xavi Simons and James McAtee to name but two, there are options for them and they will move on, and they need to,” Bailey revealed.
Tottenham need Xavi Simons
They need to add more quality and depth to the attacking unit, and Simons would be a quality long-term investment.
He managed to score 11 goals last season and picked up eight assists as well. He can operate centrally as well as on the flanks. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. He is young enough to improve further, and he could develop into a top-class player for Tottenham with the right guidance. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, it could prove to be a quality investment in the long run.
Chelsea keen on Simons
Meanwhile, Chelsea need attacking depth as well, and they are keen on the Netherlands international. They have more resources compared to Tottenham, and they could be a more attractive destination for the player. It remains to be seen how Tottenham will win the race for his signature.