RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons is reportedly on the cusp of joining Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth €60 million, and the Dutch attacker will pen a five-year contract.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Xavi Simons has been the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lillywhites have been eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a versatile playmaker in the final days of the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old RB Leipzig attacker emerged as the top target for the North London outfit.
The Dutchman was also a target for Chelsea for several weeks before Tottenham appeared on the scene to hijack the West London club’s move. The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners have secured an agreement over a deal worth €60 million. Simons has completed his medical tests, and he will sign a five-year contract when the move materialises.
Xavi Simons and his Bundesliga journey
Xavi Simons has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga since joining RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain. Die Roten Bullen initially signed the 22-year-old playmaker on loan in July 2023 before completing a permanent move earlier this year. The youngster’s progress has also helped him become a regular for the Netherlands.
The Dutch playmaker has made 78 appearances for RB Leipzig while chipping in with 22 goals and 24 assists. However, the Netherlands international has played his final game for the Bundesliga club, with Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of completing a deal worth €60 million.
London calling
Tottenham’s interest in Xavi Simons has been understandable. The North London club recently failed with an attempt to sign Eberechi Eze, who has rejoined Arsenal from Crystal Palace. With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski struggling with knee injuries, Tottenham must sign a versatile playmaker who can reprise multiple roles in the final third.
So, Simons emerged as a viable alternative to Eze, with Tottenham ramping up the talks to sign him in the last 24 hours. The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners have an agreement over a deal worth €60 million, and the 22-year-old Dutchman has undergone his medical tests while signing a five-year contract.
While the youngster was determined to join Chelsea for a long time, he did not wait for the West London club until the deadline day, with Tottenham turning his head. Fabrizio Romano has revealed in a separate update that the North London club will announce the Dutch playmaker’s signing in a few hours.