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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Netherlands International defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City during the summer transfer window.

According to GMS, they have held talks with Manchester City regarding a move for the 30-year-old defender. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to come forward with an official offer to get the deal done.

Spurs could use Man City star Ake

They need more quality and depth in the defensive unit, and the Netherlands International could be the ideal acquisition. He has been a very useful player for Manchester City since joining the club. He is capable of operating as a central defender as well as a full back. He will help them tighten up at the back, and his ability to slot into multiple roles will be a huge bonus during rotation and injuries.

Can Spurs sign Nathan Ake?

The player currently earns £160,000 at Manchester City, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can afford him. They have a strict wage structure in place, and Daniel Levy will not want to break that. The defender might have to accept more modest wages to move to Tottenham. In addition to that, it will be interesting to see if Manchester City are willing to sell a valuable player like him. They are in multiple competitions, and they will want to do well this season. Players like Ake could prove to be very useful for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Tottenham has landed another big player in this summer’s transfer market to collaborate with existing stars, and the new man Mohammed Kudus. Xavi Simons, who is just 22 years of age, looks the absolute business, and great value at the reported €60 million, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, this morning.

🚨 Xavi Simons has completed medical before moving to Tottenham Hotspur from RB Leipzig. €60m deal agreed club-to-club + personal terms done for 22yo attacker to join #THFC pending final details being sorted between Dutch int’l & #RBLeipzig @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/El71bT5Q2z

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 29, 2025

A transfer window beset with ‘issues’

Spurs have been bumbling along this summer, having begun brightly, but then essentially fallen into a vat of treacle, becoming embroiled in deals that either turned out to be a hoax or took forever, only to end in sorrow. Morgan Gibbs-White was a waste of everybody’s time. Forest’s owner appeared to be stunned that his release fee had been met, yet what was the point of having one in the first place? The player eventually announced that he was staying where he was, after extending his existing deal by just a year. Hardly a ringing endorsement for the Marinakis project.

Then we had the Eberechi Eze saga; a player who was seemingly excited by a move to Tottenham, right up until he was offered a deal with his boyhood club, Arsenal. The depression that was caused across the Lilywhite fan base was frankly debilitating.

Tottenham were said to be interested in others barely worth mentioning, given the unsubstantiated nature of the talk. Nico Paz and Piero Hincapie, to name just two. Savhino from Manchester City was another deal that seemed to be beset with difficulties.

Fan reaction online to the acquisition of Xavi Simons has been universally positive.

Spurs Mission Hijack was successful.

Chelsea thought they had a chance against us

Biggest club in London for a reason

Another penned:

David Orstein, bomba! My eyes have seen the glory.

One supporter was simply relieved, saying:

Tottenham Hotspur are now closing in on the capture of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, but the Blues failed to secure an agreement for him. Simons is now heading to Tottenham.

Spurs agree Simons deal

Tottenham have now moved quickly to secure an agreement with the German club for his signature.

The North London outfit are now working on agreeing personal terms with the player, and the deal is expected to be completed today. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham made their move ‘late night’, and they have an agreement in place with his club now.

The player has also given the green light to move, and the two parties are now working on sorting out personal terms.

Xavi Simons is an elite talent

The Netherlands International is highly rated across Europe, and he has been labelled as an “unbelievable” player by former Arsenal star Ian Wright. There is no doubt that he has the qualities to succeed in the Premier League, and he could be an excellent addition for Tottenham. They needed more cutting edge in the final third, and the 22-year-old will help them create opportunities and find the back of the net.

He is capable of slotting into the central areas as well as on the flanks. His versatility will be an added bonus. He has proven himself in Germany, and he will look to make his mark in English football now.

There is no doubt that he is one of the finest young talents in German football right now, and the move could look like a masterstroke in the long term. Tottenham are paying around €60 million for the player, and they will hope that the attacker can justify the investment in the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa before the summer transfer window closes.

The 23-year-old is a tremendous prospect, and he has done quite well in the Premier League with Aston Villa. His performances have attracted the attention of the London club, and they are now looking to sign him after the injury blow to James Maddison.

Tottenham need more creativity in the final third, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. He can slot in as the attacking midfielder as well as a wide player. He will add goals and creativity to the side.

Tottenham have already spoken to Aston Villa regarding a potential move, and they feel that a deal could be done.

Tottenham working on Morgan Rogers transfer

Mick Brown told Football Insider: “I’m told Tottenham have spoken to Villa about whether he might be available.

“Unai Emery wants to keep him, he’s one of his better players so that’s a given really.

“Spurs feel they can get a deal done, but if they do it certainly won’t be cheap.

“We know Tottenham need to replace Maddison, and they definitely see Rogers as somebody who can fill that attacking midfield role.

“Whether Villa will be open to a deal isn’t clear, I expect probably not, but Tottenham look like they’re going to try so we’ll see.”

Spurs move could be ideal for Rogers

The 23-year-old registered 14 goals and 16 assists last season. Joining a big club could be ideal for him. Competing in the UEFA Champions League with Tottenham will help him improve further, and it could accelerate his development.

There is no doubt that he’s a tremendous talent for the bright future, and he could develop into a future star with the right guidance. Playing alongside quality players at Tottenham could bring out the best in him. Thomas Frank could nurture him into an important player for the club as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a serious move for Xavi Simons in the final stretch of the transfer window.

The 22-year-old Dutch playmaker, currently on the books at RB Leipzig, is in London and has been excused from training to hold talks about his future. Sources have informed TheBoyHotspur that Spurs are negotiating the financial terms, and while no formal bid has been submitted yet, verbal figures have already been exchanged.

Spurs are working on Xavi Simons deal

RB Leipzig are demanding around €70 million, including bonuses for Simons. Tottenham see the deal as a logical step, especially after James Maddison’s injury left a creative void in midfield. The club has the financial muscle to meet Leipzig’s asking price, but Simons’ €11 million annual salary and high wage expectations could clash with Spurs’ structured pay scale.

Simons has long been linked with Chelsea and was open to a move to Stamford Bridge. However, Chelsea’s inability to offload attacking players like Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson stalled the deal, allowing Tottenham to enter the race. The collapse of the Eberechi Eze deal also pushed Spurs to shift their focus toward Simons.

Tottenham frontrunners for Simons

Bayern Munich also showed interest, but only explored a loan deal without a purchase option, something Leipzig are unwilling to consider. Despite Vincent Kompany’s approval, the move was not backed by Uli Hoeneß and the Bayern board.

With Chelsea and Bayern’s interest cooling, Tottenham have emerged as the “most serious contender” as per sources close to the situation. As the deadline approaches, Simons’ presence in London and the progress in talks suggest the transfer could be finalised very soon.

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The car crash that occurred during this transfer window has sustained yet another injury. Something needs to be done, beyond these infernal gatherings and bedsheet wavings.

Who is next for the chop? Surely it’s Daniel Levy himself, no?

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, and they will compete with Chelsea for his signature.

According to a report from CaughtOffside, both clubs are keen on the 23-year-old, but they will have to pay in excess of £80 million to get the deal done. The England International is a promising young player with a bright future, and he could develop into a key player for both clubs.

Rogers would improve Spurs

Tottenham need more depth and cutting edge in the final third, especially after the injury to James Maddison. Deja Kulusevski is sidelined for a few months as well. Rogers could be the ideal acquisition. He can operate in the number ten role as well as on the flanks. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and score goals. The midfielder scored 14 goals last season and picked up 16 assists.

He has all the tools to develop into a world-class player with the right guidance, and Tottenham believe that he is “the perfect profile” for them. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay a club record fee in order to get the deal done.

Spurs need Morgan Rogers

They have missed out on Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White recently. Rogers would be an exceptional alternative if they could get the deal done. However, Chelsea are keen on the player as well, and they have more resources compared to Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can act quickly and beat them to his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on the Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

According to a report from the Independent, they are keeping tabs on multiple attacking options, and the Nigerian is on their transfer wish list as well.

He has been a reliable performer in Italy in recent seasons, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham. The 27-year-old is at the peak of his career, and the opportunity to join a Premier League club will be quite exciting for him.

Ademola Lookman could improve Spurs

If the move to Tottenham goes through, he will look to make an instant impact. He has played in England before with clubs like Leicester City, Fulham, and Everton. He knows the league well, and he will look to make a defining impact at the north London club.

The player is capable of operating as a forward as well as a wide player. Lookman will add goals and creativity to the team. He will help Tottenham create goalscoring opportunities in the final third and find the back of the net as well. They need more support in the attacking unit if they want to do well this season. Having a versatile attacker like Lookman would be ideal. Apart from his quality as a player, his experience could prove to be vital as well.

Lookman scored 20 goals and picked up 7 assists last season. He has been labelled as a “top player”.

Spurs need attacking depth

Tottenham have started the season well, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form. Bringing in quality players like Lookman will certainly help them sustain their current level of performance.

They managed to win a European trophy last season, and they will look to build on it. Tottenham will look to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season and fight for trophies once again.

Lookman has proven himself in Italy, and this is the right time for him to try out a new challenge. He will look to prove himself in English football now. Tottenham have an ambitious project and a quality squad. They have a top-quality manager like Thomas Frank as well. The move could be ideal for both parties.

Tottenham have entered the race to sign the RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons this summer.

The 22-year-old is a target for Chelsea as well, but the Blues have not been able to wrap up the move despite working on the deal for weeks. Tottenham are now prepared to enter the race, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.

The player will cost them €70 million, and he could solve a lot of their attacking problems. Simons is regarded as an “exceptional player”.

Daniel Levy key to Simons transfer

According to the German publication Bild, Daniel Levy might have a key role to play in the transfer. He has a good relationship with Oliver Mintzlaff from Leipzig, and it will be interesting to see if that can help facilitate a move for the 22-year-old.

Meanwhile, a report from The Telegraph claims that the 22-year-old could be open to a move to Tottenham this summer.

Spurs need Xavi Simons

Tottenham are in desperate need of a versatile attacker like him who can slot into multiple roles and help out with goals and creativity. The player is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a star for Tottenham.

Tottenham and Chelsea will both be able to offer him UEFA Champions League football this season, and therefore, it would not be a surprise if the player is attracted to joining both clubs.

Journalist Tom Barclay has revealed that the player is likely to command premium wages. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham are ready to pay up.

They have failed to sign players like Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White this summer. They will not want to miss out on another quality target this summer. It would be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few days.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their attacking unit, and the Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move to the north London club.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have been keeping tabs on the 25-year-old for quite some time, and they ‘appreciate’ him. However, the Cherries do not have any plans of letting the player move on, and a deal will be very ‘difficult’.

Spurs could use Antoine Semenyo

It will be interesting to see if Spurs follow up on their interest in the player with an offer to sign him. There is no doubt that they need a dynamic attacker like him. The 25-year-old is capable of operating on the flanks as well as centrally. His versatility will be an added bonus.

Tottenham need more depth going forward if they want to do well this season. The 25-year-old is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he will consistently contribute with goals and assists.

Semenyo is also very good at taking on defenders and beating them in one versus one situations. He will add unpredictability to the Tottenham attack.

Spurs move could be tempting

The African could be attracted to the idea of playing for Tottenham. It will be a step up for him, and he will get to compete in Europe. However, Bournemouth will not make it easy for him to move on, and it seems unlikely that Spurs will be able to get the deal across the line this summer.

The African might have to wait for another season before leaving Bournemouth and joining a big club. He’s at the peak of his career, and he deserves to play for a club where he will be able to fight for major trophies. Tottenham would be an exciting opportunity for him, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.