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Tottenham’s new signing Xavi Simons has now spoken to the club’s fans for the first time since completing his move from RB Leipzig.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Xavi Simons had been gathering pace in recent days, as the club continued to push for a breakthrough before the British transfer deadline.

Tottenham were not the only side circling for Simons, with London rivals Chelsea also monitoring the situation closely as they weighed up whether to make a late move of their own.

Simons flew to London to resolve issues regarding his future, and it is Tottenham who have now signed the 22-year-old midfielder.

Xavi Simons is excited to be a Tottenham player

After days of speculation, Tottenham have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Simons for £51m, with the midfielder also putting pen to paper, signing a five-year deal with a two-year option to extend.

Following Tottenham’s confirmation of Xavi’s transfer, the Dutchman has now sat down with the club’s media team to conduct his first interview in a Spurs shirt.

Speaking to the club’s official channels, Simons said: “I’m really happy and can’t wait to get going. I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time.

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“It’s a great Club and when I met the Head Coach I knew straight away that this was the right place for me. I will bring flair to the team, but also hard work and discipline. I want to do everything I can to win, for the team and also for the fans.”

Spurs transfer plans beyond Simons

Tottenham’s push for reinforcements is not expected to end with Simons, with the club also being linked with wingers and centre-backs over the past fortnight.

The pursuit of Savinho ended in disappointment for Tottenham, with Manchester City making clear earlier this week that they have no intention of selling the 21-year-old winger.

During Tottenham’s win over Manchester City last week, Spurs officials held talks with the club’s hierarchy over a deal for one of their experienced stars.

It appears that Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho might be over after Manchester City decided to block his move to North London. However, City and Spurs might still do some late business before the window slams shut.

It has been reported that Tottenham are keen on adding a centre-back to their squad, and over the last few hours, we have heard that Spurs have explored a move for Manuel Akanji.

It has now been revealed that another City defender is also on the Lilywhites’ radar.

Tottenham have already held talks with Man City regarding Nathan Ake

This update comes from GiveMeSport, who claim that Spurs have held discussions with City to find out whether it would be possible to lure Nathan Ake away from the club.

The Dutch international, who arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Bournemouth five years ago in a £40m deal, has been identified by Spurs as someone who can bolster their defensive stocks.

It is revealed that Tottenham Hotspur officials saw their clash at the Etihad last week as the ideal opportunity to discuss a deal, and did so with their City counterparts.

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Those face-to-face talks were aimed at gauging whether an offer for Ake would be entertained before Monday’s 7 pm deadline.

Why Thomas Frank is keen on signing Ake

GiveMeSport say that Thomas Frank is an admirer of the 30-year-old and finds his versatility to be attractive.

The Tottenham boss sees Ake as someone who can not just cover at centre-back but could also challenge Destiny Udogie for the left-back spot.

The outlet says that Tottenham may consider upping the ante for the former Bournemouth man in the final days of the transfer window, with the Lilywhites sensing an opportunity, given City’s desire to trim their squad.

Savinho has not given up hope of completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur before Monday’s transfer deadline despite Manchester City’s refusal to sell him.

Over the last few days, a number of sources have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of the Man City star may be over.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has insisted that City do not want to sell Savinho as they are not making progress in their efforts to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

Fabrizio Romano went a step further and claimed that Pep Guardiola’s men have completely ruled out selling Savinho to Spurs, but a new update has suggested that the player is still holding out hope of a late transfer.

Tottenham remain attentive to Savinho’s situation

TBR Football have now also confirmed that Guardiola wants to keep the winger at the Etihad Stadium, as City have not been able to find a replacement.

However, this has not gone down well with Savinho, who is ‘unhappy’ that the Manchester club have blocked his move to Tottenham.

The report says that the former Girona man is ‘really keen’ on joining Spurs and remains hopeful that a deal can be concluded in the final few days of the transfer window.

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It is explained that the Lilywhites are ‘remaining attentive’ to Savinho’s situation at the moment.

Tottenham are exploring moves for other wingers

TBR Football also spoke to journalist Greame Bailey about the Savinho situation, and he reveals that there has been no change in City’s stance on the matter.

However, he adds that Tottenham have informed the Brazil international that they are now turning their attention to other targets.

Bailey told the publication: “City’s hierarchy’s stance was always the same with Savinho; they did not want him to leave. Yes, they showed an interest in Rodrygo, but it was always difficult, and they maintained their stance on Savinho.

“However, I am told that Savinho really wanted the Spurs move and still does; the window remains open until Monday, and he hopes the deal could happen.

“Spurs will remain attentive to the situation, should they get any encouragement; however, they have also made it clear to Savinho they are moving forward with other targets too.”

Football Finance expert Dan Plumey believes that Tottenham Hotspur may splash a lot of cash before the transfer window slams shut, and that might be down to a very interesting reason.

While moves for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso were made permanent earlier this summer, Mohammed Kudus, Kota Takai and Joao Palhinha have been the only new players added to the Spurs squad this summer – with Xavi Simons not far behind.

Most Spurs fans understandably feel that Tottenham need more reinforcements to their squad if Thomas Frank is going to deliver on his aim of challenging on all four fronts.

Many journalists have predicted that Spurs are going to have a busy end to the transfer window, with more signings expected.

Tottenham takeover talks could be behind decision to spend big

We have heard over the last 24 hours that Tottenham are working to secure Xavi Simons in a big-money deal, and some sources indicate that it may not be the club’s only signing.

According to various reports, Spurs are also keen on adding another winger to their squad before the window slams shut on Monday.

Dan Plumey believes that Tottenham are working to build a strong squad to make the club as attractive as possible for the club’s prospective buyers.

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When asked why Spurs are keen on splashing the cash this summer, the football finance expert told Football Insider: “I think the Champions League is a huge factor in that, in the sense of where they were last season, and obviously getting into that competition. I think there’s a little subtext there.

“It’s tough with ownership, because there is also a way you can look at that where if you are looking to sell, you need to give the club the best possible chance to be able to be sold.

“For a buyer to come in and pick up something that you can run with, then what you want is a decent squad for a new owner to inherit.”

Tottenham may also want to manage their transfer debt

Plumey is correct in saying that Tottenham will be more attractive to prospective investors if they have a more valuable playing squad.

On the other hand, Spurs’ transfer debt is already one of the highest in the Premier League, and adding to that will make the club less attractive to potential buyers.

Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe has made a big claim about what Tottenham Hotspur are trying to do in the final three days of the transfer window after wrapping up a deal for Xavi Simons.

Simons has passed a medical ahead of his Tottenham move and is expected to be announced as a Spurs player.

The 22-year-old is a real coup for Tottenham, and his arrival goes a long way towards making up for what has been a disappointing transfer window for the North London club.

Spurs fans are understandably over the moon with the capture of Simons after what happened with Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this summer, and it turns out they may be in for a very exciting end to the transfer window.

Tottenham are targeting two more signings this summer

It has been widely reported that Tottenham also want to add a winger to their squad before the window slams shut.

Paul O’Keefe has now taken to social media to claim that Spurs want to complete not just one, but two more signings, before the end of the transfer window.

Apart from wanting to add to their forward line, O’Keefe revealed that the Lilywhites are also keen on signing another centre-back.

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Centre-back has become a priority for Spurs

Tottenham starlet Luka Vuskovic has officially completed a season-long loan move to Hamburg.

It has been claimed by The Standard that Vuskovic’s departure has made Spurs more likely to add another centre-back to their squad before Monday’s deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur may not only be looking to reinforce their attack in the final days of the transfer window, but could also seek additions to their backline.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham’s main transfer priority is to land an attacking midfielder and a winger before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Thomas Frank finally has one of those boxes ticked, with Xavi Simons signing a seven-year contract with Spurs. Signing a number ten was crucial for the Lilywhites, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison on the treatment table.

However, it has now been suggested that Tottenham may also look to get a defender through the door before the window slams shut.

Luka Vuskovic’s exit may have changed Tottenham’s plan

Luka Vuskovic has now completed a season-long loan move from Spurs to Hamburg, where he will reunite with his older brother, Mario.

It has now been reported by The Evening Standard that whether Vuskovic remained at the club has been an important factor in how hard the Lilywhites push to make a defensive addition.

Now that Spurs have loaned the Croatian starlet to get him some more regular game time, the chances of signing a centre-back have increased.

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The outlet adds that while Tottenham’s priority remains signing a winger, they are still on the lookout for a potential addition at the back.

Spurs move on from Piero Hincapie

It was previously claimed that Piero Hincapie was at the top of Tottenham’s centre-back wishlist this summer. In fact, it had even been claimed a couple of days ago by Fabrizio Romano that Spurs had made an offer for the Bayer Leverkusen star.

However, the Lilywhites may now have to give up on the Ecuador international, with reports indicating that Arsenal are advancing in their efforts to land Hincapie.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to something that they seldom have in the past in order to quickly get the Xavi Simons deal over the line.

Until Thursday, the threat of Chelsea hijacking Tottenham’s move for Simons was very real.

That perhaps explains why Spurs have moved so quickly to wrap up the deal, with Tottenham striking an agreement with Leipzig over Simons in the early hours of Friday morning.

The Lilywhites evidently did not want a repeat of the Eberechi Eze saga, where they were embarrassed by their North London rivals, and it turns out that they agreed to an interesting clause to get the deal for the Dutchman over the line.

Tottenham have agreed to give Leipzig a sell-on clause for Xavi Simons

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now become the latest to confirm that a deal to take the 22-year-old to Tottenham is fully agreed, with the player signing a seven-year contract with the Premier League side.

He revealed that Spurs have agreed to pay a guaranteed fee of €60m (£52m) for Simons, and additionally, they have also given the Bundesliga club a ‘significant sell-on clause’.

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While sell-on clauses are common in football, we have hardly ever seen Tottenham agreeing to include those for their signings.

Spurs’ decision to include the clause perhaps shows how desperate the North Londoners were to get the Simons deal over the line quickly.

Tottenham’s decision to delay signing of number 10 has been rewarded

The Tottenham fans who were screaming and even abusing the Spurs hierarchy on social media now look very silly after this deal, with the club being rewarded for their decision to be patient and assess their options.

The supporters were furious with the club for not getting deals done earlier, but the reality is that we might have had to settle for an inferior signing had we prioritised doing early business.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, but the talented midfielder comes at a hefty cost.

Tottenham Hotspur were interested in Xavi Simons earlier in the summer, but their attention turned to Morgan Gibbs-White and later to Eberechi Eze.

They renewed their interest after the two failed transfers, but it was reported that Spurs were set to miss out on Simons, with Chelsea closing in on a deal.

However, Tottenham recently overtook Chelsea in the race to sign Simons. This was the result of the Blues deciding to prioritise Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez and even Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United.

There were still concerns over a deal being agreed. Simons wage demands were expected to pose a problem to Spurs, while the player still needed to be convinced to make the move.

Despite this, Tottenham have now agreed a seven year contract with Simons and it has now become clear how the club convinced the 22-year-old.

Tottenham will pay Xavi Simons a significant wage

It was confirmed this morning that Simons will become a Tottenham player and he comes at a cost of £50.1m. This transfer fee is still less than the amount paid for Mohammed Kudus, so Simons is not even the most expensive Spurs transfer of the summer.

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However, Paul O’Keefe has reported that Tottenham have wrapped up a deal which could reach £125m, with Simons signing a seven year deal at the club. Clearly then, he is not cheap, but this figure is for the total package, not his transfer fee alone.

This means Spurs have met Simons’ wage demands of £200,000 per week, making him their top earner alongside his new captain Cristian Romero. The midfield maestro’s pay cheque has therefore been doubled, as Simons earned £100,000 per week at RB Leipzig.

It was necessary for Spurs to get Heung-min Son off the payroll

Heung-min Son was earning more money per week than any other Tottenham player before this summer. His weekly wage was believed to be £190,000, a cost similar to what Spurs will pay Simons.

Therefore, it now seems that selling Son was the correct decision, as it has allowed Tottenham to complete the signing of a very exciting talent.

However, even with their attacking midfield issue now under control, Tottenham must ensure they replace Son before the transfer window closes, by signing another left winger.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the cusp of officially confirming a deal for one of the best young attacking midfielders in Europe, with Fabrizio Romano now giving his ‘here we go’ seal of approval to Xavi Simons’ proposed move to Spurs.

Since missing out on Eberechi Eze, Tottenham have been linked with a host of number tens across the Premier League and Europe.

It now appears that the Lilywhites have finally managed to get a deal over the line for Xavi Simons, and the wait has been worth it for Spurs fans.

It emerged just a few days ago that Tottenham were attempting a sensational hijack of Xavi Simons’ move to Chelsea, and it appears the North Londoners have managed to get the deal over the line.

Fabrizio Romano confirms Xavi Simons will become a Tottenham player

Fabrizio Romano has now taken to social media to reveal that a full agreement has been reached between RB Leipzig and Tottenham for the transfer of the Netherlands international.

The 22-year-old arrives in North London in a deal worth €60m (£50.1m), making him one of the most exciting signings in the Premier League side’s history.

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Simons is set to arrive at Tottenham after scoring 22 goals and providing 24 assists in 78 matches for RB Leipzig, and Spurs fans will be hoping that he can make the number ten role his own under Thomas Frank.

Spurs fans will be wary of celebrating until Simons is holding up a Tottenham shirt

Tottenham fans have already been burned on a couple of occasions this transfer window, celebrating the deals for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze prematurely, only for them to fall through.

In fact, Romano even gave Gibbs-White to Spurs a ‘here we go’ before the transfer collapsed, while several sources reported that Eze’s move to Tottenham was imminent before Arsenal swooped for him.

A deal for Simons is thus not yet done and dusted, but if Tottenham can get it over the line, it will make what has been a disappointing transfer window so far suddenly look a lot better for the club.

Tottenham are edging closer to sealing a major deal for Xavi Simons, with the length of contract now revealed as talks with RB Leipzig reach an advanced stage.

A lot has transpired since reports emerged yesterday that Xavi Simons made a trip to London to finalise details about his future.

Tottenham Hotspur have since placed themselves in the driving seat in the race to sign Simons, despite Chelsea having already agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old midfielder.

Reports now claim that Tottenham have reached a €60million (£51m) agreement with RB Leipzig, putting themselves ahead of Chelsea for now, with the Blues yet to submit an official offer for the Dutchman.

Tottenham have agreed a seven-year contract with Xavi Simons

Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has now revealed in a post on X the full extent of the agreement Tottenham are working towards with Simons this summer.

According to Plettenberg, Xavi Simons has agreed to a seven-year contract with Spurs, which would keep him at the club until 2032. However, he made clear that the deal is yet to be officially signed, despite an agreement being in place.

His post on X reads: “Xavi Simons has agreed a 7-year contract with Tottenham, running until 2032. Contract not yet signed. Tottenham”.

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Spurs still pushing to get Xavi Simons deal completed

Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe also revealed earlier today that Spurs are hoping to finalise a deal for Simons before their clash against Bournemouth this weekend.

Simons is currently earning €115,835 (around £100,000) per week at RB Leipzig, a figure that comfortably fits within Tottenham’s current wage structure even if the Dutchman wants a pay rise.

With personal terms agreed and a fee in place with Leipzig, David Ornstein has further explained that only minor paperwork is left before Simons can be confirmed as a Tottenham player, making this one to watch closely.