Tottenham Hotspur have landed two important attacking additions in recent days, bringing in both Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.
Thomas Frank wanted new attacking signings at Tottenham Hotspur, and an exciting double move for Eberechi Eze and Savinho appeared to be on the cards.
Arsenal hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eze, and Manchester City stood firm on Savinho, meaning Spurs missed out on both players.
With the deadline fast approaching, Tottenham snapped up Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on Friday, swooping in to beat Chelsea to his signature.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani then joined Tottenham on deadline day, handing Frank two important signings in the final third.
Xavi Simons explains Tottenham Hotspur transfer
The signing of Simons is particularly exciting.
Missing out on Eze was a major blow, and Tottenham had to quickly pivot to another number 10.
Simons looked set for Chelsea throughout the summer, but Tottenham were able to pounce and secure a deal in rapid fashion.
Simons now takes the number seven shirt at Tottenham, following in the footsteps of a club hero in Son Heung-min.
The Dutchman will make his debut after the international break and has spoken about his Tottenham move while away with the Netherlands.
Speaking to De Telegraaf and as quoted by Voetbal Primeur, Simons admitted that one person really inspired his decision to join Spurs – his sister!
Simons noted that his family travelled to look at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the deal was done, and his sister’s reaction was ‘amazing’.
Simons noted that his sister ‘made the decision, to a certain extent’, suggesting that he simply had to join Spurs after his sister was left so convinced.
“Before I made my decision for Tottenham, my family went to see the stadium,” said Simons.
“My sister’s reaction was amazing. When she says that… She also made the decision, to a certain extent.
“She’s not really into football, but she’s very happy for me and very supportive. I’m very happy that my family is happy for me too,” he added.
Xavi Simons set for two important international games
Tottenham fans must wait until after the international break to see Simons in action for Spurs, with his debut potentially coming against West Ham United.
Simons will be in international action in the coming days, though, starting with a game against Poland on Thursday night.
Simons often starts on the right flank for the Netherlands, with Liverpool star Cody Gakpo expected to feature on the left.
The new Spurs star will hope to start against Poland and then Lithuania on Sunday, with the Netherlands chasing qualification for the World Cup.
Thomas Frank will be paying close attention to Simons’ displays in the coming days and surely can’t wait to unleash him as a Tottenham player.