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Tottenham Hotspur’s push for Xavi Simons is moving quickly, and with the Dutch star edging closer to North London, the club already know when they want to present him.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Xavi Simons is moving at a rapid pace as the club looks to beat Chelsea to his signature before the summer window slams shut.

It is now understood that Simons has already completed his Tottenham medical, with personal terms agreed between the 22-year-old and Spurs, which underlines just how advanced talks have become.

Furthermore, Tottenham has also reached an agreement with RB Leipzig over a fee of €60 million (£51 million), and with less than three days remaining in the transfer window, the deal is now in its final stages.

Tottenham want to present Xavi Simons before next game

Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe has shed fresh light on the situation, and while much of what he revealed has already been reported, he added one crucial detail.

The journalist confirmed that Simons’ medical has been completed; however, he went further by suggesting that Tottenham are now planning to present the player before their next game, which adds a new layer of excitement for supporters who are eager to see the Dutchman in their colours.

O Keefe explained in a post on X: “Spurs hoping to present him before the game tomorrow – Player just sorting his severance / termination with RB.”

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Simons could be at Spurs stadium against Bournemouth

Tottenham have endured a frustrating summer window, particularly in their search for a creative midfielder to fill the number ten role, with multiple pursuits breaking down at different stages.

For that reason, confirmation of Xavi Simons’ joining would be greeted with huge relief amongst the Tottenham fanbase, especially as the deadline edges closer and nerves start to set in about whether Spurs will secure the right additions.

Tottenham are closing in on one of their biggest moves of the summer, with Xavi Simons edging on the verge of being confirmed as thee club’s latest signing a late breakthrough in negotiations.

Tottenham Hotspur have refused to give up in their search for a new number ten this summer window, after suffering rejection from both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

Thomas Frank’s side have since turned their attention to RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, with reports suggesting that the Dutchman flew into London yesterday to finalise talks surrounding his next move.

Simons has not only been on Tottenham’s radar, but also Chelsea’s, with claims that personal terms had already been agreed with the Blues for several weeks, sparking fears that Spurs would once again miss out on a key target.

Tottenham make Xavi Simons breakthrough

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham have now made significant progress in their pursuit of Xavi Simons, as Daniel Levy and the recruitment team look to hijack Chelsea’s deal.

Spurs are understood to have made a breakthrough in talks, with Ornstein revealing that Simons has completed his medical ahead of a transfer from RB Leipzig to Tottenham.

It is believed that a €60m (£51m) agreement has been struck between the clubs, with personal terms also finalised for the 22-year-old attacker. However, there are still final details to be ironed out between Simons and Leipzig before the deal can be officially announced.

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Why Xavi Simons could be vital for Spurs

With less than three days before the British transfer window closes, Tottenham know just how crucial this pursuit is for Thomas Frank.

The club face a gruelling season ahead, competing not only in the Premier League but also in the UEFA Champions League and domestic cup competitions, making squad depth essential if Spurs are to mount a serious challenge on all fronts.

Supporters may remain cautious, choosing to hold back their excitement until Xavi Simons is officially unveiled in a Tottenham shirt, as they have seen similar situations collapse late on, as with Eze and Gibbs-White, despite reaching this very stage.

Tottenham and Arsenal’s transfer battle is heating up once again, with both clubs circling a Premier League defender Thomas Frank has once worked with.

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal’s rivalry has spilt far beyond the football pitch this summer, with the two clubs repeatedly locking horns in the transfer market.

So far, Arsenal appear to have gained the upper hand after securing the signing of Eberechi Eze, even when Tottenham were widely tipped as favourites for the former Crystal Palace star.

The north London rivals also looked set for another battle when reports suggested Arsenal had made a move for Piero Hincapie, immediately after Spurs were said to have launched a loan offer for the Bayer Leverkusen defender. Where the Ecuadorian eventually ends up remains to be seen.

Tottenham and Arsenal target Brentford defender Nathan Collins

According to TBR Football, Arsenal and Spurs are now preparing for another clash in the market, this time over Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins.

The two north London clubs, who both showed interest earlier in the summer, are understood to have revived their pursuit of the Republic of Ireland international, but Brentford’s stance is said to be firm, with the Bees not willing to sanction a sale.

However, Tottenham and Arsenal are not alone in their admiration of Collins, with Liverpool also credited with an interest, though reports suggest that Marc Guehi remains their first-choice option.

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Spurs defensive promise yet to be fulfilled

It was recently reported that senior figures at Tottenham had given Thomas Frank assurances that the centre-back department would be reinforced during this window.

With less than a week remaining before the deadline, the Dane is still waiting for the type of addition that would truly raise the level of Tottenham’s defensive line.

Bournemouth’s stance on Tottenham’s late interest in Antoine Semenyo has been made clear, with the Cherries quick to respond after Spurs were linked with a surprise swoop for the forward.

Tottenham Hotspur had shown interest in Bournemouth’s talisman, Antoine Semenyo, earlier this summer window as they looked to strengthen their wide areas.

However, their pursuit of Semenyo ended with the Ghana international putting pen to paper at the Vitality Stadium, extending his stay on the South Coast until 2030.

That move at least put an end to speculation over Semenyo’s future, with the 25-year-old now firmly focused on Bournemouth this season.

Tottenham’s interest in Antoine Semenyo is played down

TBR Football are now reporting that Tottenham have shown interest in Semenyo, although those links have been played down by sources close to the situation.

The publication’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, revealed that Bournemouth sources have laughed off suggestions that Semenyo could leave this summer.

Of course, given the Ghana international’s profile, he would certainly be a strong fit for Tottenham, who are now set to miss out on one of their winger target, Savinho.

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Bailey further explained that Tottenham themselves have played down the latest links to Semenyo. He wrote: “Bournemouth sources have literally laughed off suggestions that Semenyo could leave and indeed at Spurs’ end they also played it down.”

Antoine Semenyo’s strong start to the season

Of course, with Semenyo having extended his stay at Bournemouth until 2030, it is highly unlikely that Bournemouth would consider selling their star player, especially having already moved on several of their key names this summer.

Semenyo has started the season strongly, grabbing three goal contributions from his opening two matches. The winger scored an impressive brace against Liverpool before chipping in with an assist against Wolves in matchweek two.

During Spurs’ pursuit, reports suggested that a fee in the region of £70 million was being demanded for Semenyo, one that would have made the Cherries forward a record signing at Tottenham.

Tottenham loanee Alfie Devine has quickly made himself a fan favourite at Preston North End, with supporters left raving about his latest performance in the Carabao Cup.

Alfie Devine is currently spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Preston North End after a deal was agreed earlier this summer, following his signing of a new contract that is expected to keep him at Tottenham Hotspur until 2027.

Devine wasted no time in announcing himself to the North End faithful, scoring just seven minutes into his first start for the Championship side.

The 21-year-old has now followed up his impressive debut with a strong performance in the Carabao Cup against Wrexham, further fuelling excitement about what he could bring across the course of the season.

Preston fans sing Devine praises after lively Carabao Cup display

Although Wrexham ran out winners on the night, it was Devine’s display that caught the eye of Preston fans, with many taking to social media to sing his praises after a lively performance.

The Spurs loanee was electric in possession, gliding past defenders with ease, and capped off his evening with a clever assist, crossing perfectly for Liam Lindsay to score North End’s second goal of the game.

Fans were quick to share their thoughts after the final whistle, with one supporter posting: “Devine is a bit special, isn’t he?”, while another urged Preston to make the move permanent, writing: “Buy Alfie Devine NOW, what a player.”

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Others admitted they fear the club will be priced out of a deal for the Tottenham starlet, joking about starting a fundraiser to keep him at Deepdale.

One fan said: “I am sure that if we all whack £100 into a GoFundMe, we might be able to afford Alfie Devine’s right leg. Quality player.”

while another added: “Think we should start fundraising now to make sure we have got enough money to buy Devine! The lad is quality.”

Tottenham will be watching Alfie Devine closely

Tottenham will no doubt be hoping Devine continues this upward trajectory, as the midfielder is yet to enjoy a proper run in the first team, despite showing plenty of promise since joining the club.

The decision to hand him a contract running until 2027 underlines the faith Spurs have in his ability, and this loan at Preston feels like a key stage in his development, one that could determine how quickly he makes the step up in North London.

Speaking after his debut for Preston, Devine himself made it clear that he feels ready to take on the challenge. Reflecting on his experience so far, he said: “My first time in the Championship, I thought that I was not myself enough in a way.

“I think that the game against QPR and today hopefully shows that I am trying to prove myself a bit more in this league. It was vital (the year in Belgium). Living in another country and all that sort of stuff, I am really glad I went there for that season.”

Multiple Tottenham starlets have struggled to hit the ground running out on loan so far this summer, although there is plenty of time left for them to leave their marks.

At the start of August, Moore joined Rangers on a season-long loan deal with no obligation or option to buy.

It subsequently broke that Moore had signed a new contract at Tottenham before going out on loan, which comes as confirmation that the exciting winger is very much part of the North London club’s long-term plans.

Rangers boss Russel Martin has already raved about Moore, but the youngster is still waiting to make his first league start for the Scottish giants.

Mikey Moore comes on as a substitute yet again

The Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate’s only start for Rangers so far came in the Scottish League Cup, and the teenager produced an assist for Martin’s men, as they emerged 4-2 against Alloa United.

Moore came on for the final 20 minutes of the first leg of Rangers’ Champions League tie against Club Brugge last week, with the Belgian side winning 3-1 at Ibrox. Unfortunately, he was an unused substitute in the away leg as Rangers fell to an embarrassing 6-0 defeat.

The 18-year-old was brought on at half-time at St Mirren on Sunday, with his side trailing 1-0 at the interval. The winger played his part in helping his side salvage a 1-1 draw, but it was not the sort of performance that guarantees that he will be in the starting eleven for the return leg against Club Brugge.

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According to Football.London, most Scottish outlets gave Moore a match rating of five or six out of 10 for his second-half display against St Mirren.

Two Tottenham youngsters were hauled off at half-time

It was also a disappointing week for Alfie Dorrington and George Abbott, with the former being hauled off at half-time of Aberdeen’s Europa League play-off first leg against Romanian side FCSB, and the latter suffering the same fate in Wycombe’s 2-2 draw with Reading.

Meanwhile, Yang Min-hyeok has only played 23 minutes in the Championship since joining Portsmouth on loan, and he had to watch on from the bench again on Saturday as Pompey played out a 1-1 draw with West Ham.

Jamie Donley and Ashley Phillips were also unused substitutes for Stoke City, who emerged with a 2-1 win from St Mary’s on Saturday.

The pair both started the Potters’ EFL Cup clash against Bradford City on Tuesday, but it was a night to forget for Mark Robins’ men, who were thrashed 3-0 at home by the League One side and dumped out of the competition.

One of Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025 Europa League winners is attracting interest from two Premier League clubs despite his struggles in North London.

Werner spent 18 months on loan at Spurs before exiting at the end of last season, with the Lilywhites deciding against activating their option to buy the forward.

The 29-year-old ended up playing 27 games for Ange Postecoglou’s men last season, mainly due to the club’s injury crisis.

He had a shocking return of just one goal and three assists in those matches, leaving Tottenham fans very frustrated with his lack of end product.

Two Premier League clubs want to sign Timo Werner despite Tottenham spell

The German international returned to his parent club, RB Leipzig, this summer, but he is not part of the Bundesliga side’s plans.

That is according to a report in Bild, which claims that two clubs are ready to bring him back to the Premier League. The report says that newly promoted duos, Leeds United and Burnley, have expressed an interest in landing Werner.

The duo have now been put off by the forward’s struggles at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and want to add his experience to their squad as they attempt to stay up.

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Werner has rejected Premier League and other offers

However, Bild say that Werner has rejected the approaches from the Clarets and the Whites, and he has also turned down other offers.

The former Tottenham Hotspur man has attracted interest from Italy, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, but none of those proposals have appealed to him.

Werner still has a year left on his contract at the Red Bull Arena, and Bild say that if he does not find a new club before the transfer deadline, he faces spending the next few months on the stands until the January window.

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a player who could be the answer to their left-wing problems, but another Premier League team already passed up the opportunity to sign him.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a busy summer at the negotiating table, but there is little fruit to show for their labour. No signings have been made since Joao Palhinha was added to the Tottenham first-team squad at the beginning of the month.

Shortages in the Spurs attack have been a key talking point in recent weeks. Despite the fact that Tottenham have scored five goals in two Premier League matches, they have yet to sign replacements for Heung-min Son and James Maddison.

According to the latest reports, Tottenham’s hopes of signing Savinho are now over and this could leave the Lilywhites to consider alternative options before the window slams shut.

Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Jadon Sancho

TBR Football report that Manchester United have handed Tottenham the opportunity to sign Jadon Sancho. The Englishman was supposed to join Chelsea after a loan spell, but the Blues paid a £5m penalty to avoid signing him on a permanent basis.

Sancho wants to leave Manchester United, but he is unwilling to give up his £300,000 per week contract, which saw a potential move to Roma stall.

Work is being completed to secure a move for Sancho and he has been offered to Spurs as there is an awareness that they are looking for a left winger before the transfer window ends.

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Journalist Graeme Bailey said: “Savinho is still of major interest to them [Tottenham]. They think there’s a possibility, and the player wants to go to Tottenham. We need to keep an eye on that. Jadon Sancho’s name has been offered to them, but we’ll see what happens in the coming days.

“Spurs still want a number 10 and a left-sided player, and I think they’ll get at least one. Bilal El Khannouss is still being discussed; there are options out there for them. Deals like this are always fluid; nothing is nailed on yet.”

Sancho to Spurs seems unlikely this late in the window

Nowhere in the report does it state that Tottenham are interested in signing Jadon Sancho. United are looking to offload the winger, but Spurs are not said to have considered making an offer.

On top of this, Sancho’s wage demands will not go down well with Daniel Levy. This makes a move very difficult because Spurs will not want to splash their cash, particularly on a player who was not a primary target.

Tottenham Hotspur could reignite their interest in an England international, who they were credited with an interest in earlier this summer, but the Lilywhites may have to see off competition from five other Premier League clubs to land the player.

While Tottenham Hotspur have already strengthened the base of their midfield with the addition of Joao Palhinha, there was another experienced midfielder they were linked with earlier this summer.

After they missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White, it was reported that Spurs could make a move for Conor Gallagher, whose future at Atletico Madrid is in doubt.

It was even claimed that Thomas Frank is a big fan of Conor Gallagher, and it has now been suggested that Tottenham could rekindle their interest in the former Chelsea man.

Premier League clubs may challenge Tottenham for Conor Gallagher

Yves Bissouma is thought to be looking for a Tottenham exit, despite a failed move to Galatasaray, and journalist Greame Bailey has now suggested that Spurs may replace the Mali international with the Atletico Madrid star.

However, the journalist revealed that the likes of West Ham, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Everton and Manchester United are also circling over the England international.

Bailey told TBR Football: “West Ham are obviously inquiring about every midfielder on the planet. They seem to be interested in Conor Gallagher. Palace love him. He’s got that history there. It’s an interesting one.

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“Don’t rule Newcastle out of this either, especially since they’ve lost Joelinton and Sandro Tonali (to injuries). If they lost Bissouma, could Tottenham come into it? Possibly.

“I’d keep an eye on Newcastle, and I think there are quite a lot of Premier League clubs interested in him. I wouldn’t rule Everton out either. I think half the Premier League have inquired about him, asked about him. Manchester United will be aware of him too.”

Spurs have been offered chance to sign Adrien Rabiot

It is not clear if Spurs are on the lookout for a midfielder late in the window, but some sources have suggested that Adrien Rabiot could become an option for Thomas Frank’s side.

Fabrizio Romano later clarified that Rabiot had been offered to Spurs as well as Man United, as he seeks an exit route from Marseille.

However, the journalist explained that Tottenham have not engaged in active talks over a deal for the France international so far.

Tottenham Hotspur have discovered their UEFA Champions League opponents after a two-year absence from the competition, setting the stage for a long-awaited return to Europe’s biggest stage.

After a two-year absence from the UEFA Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur are now back in the big time, thanks to Brennan Johnson’s goal, which saw Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final and seal their return to Europe’s premier competition.

A lot has changed since Tottenham last featured in the Champions League, with the group stages now replaced by a league phase comprising 36 teams.

It was revealed earlier today that, ahead of the League phase draw, Tottenham were placed in pot three, which ultimately matters little, as they are set to face two teams from each pot, but no English sides in the league stage.

Who Tottenham will play in the League Phase of the Champions League

With the draw now completed, Tottenham know who their eight opponents in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League League phase will be.

The opening round of matches is scheduled to kick off during the week of 16 to 18 September, while the final League phase fixtures will take place on 28 January 2026, with every team in action on the same day.

Spurs’ opponents for the League Phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League are as follows:

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Tottenham hope Thomas Frank can deliver in Europe

The Europa League winners will be looking to secure passage through to the next round, and they are not entirely unfamiliar with this format, having competed in the Europa League last season, where they finished in the automatic qualifying spots.

Thomas Frank, however, will be managing in the Champions League for the first time in his career, and he will be determined to guide Tottenham towards success on the biggest stage.

Spurs have made a strong start to life in the Premier League this season, and the hope will be that when the Champions League begins in September, they can replicate that form in Europe.

When will Tottenham’s Champions League fixtures be played?

Matchday 1: September 16-17, 2025

Matchday 2: September 30-October 1, 2025

Matchday 3: October 21-22, 2025

Matchday 4: November 4-5, 2025

Matchday 5: November 25-26, 2025

Matchday 6: December 9-10, 2025

Matchday 7: January 20-21, 2026