Tottenham Close in on Major Signing as Xavi Simons Arrives in London

Tottenham Hotspur are close to making a big signing, with Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons set to join the London club from RB Leipzig before the transfer window closes.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Tottenham have moved quickly in the final days of the transfer window to agree on a deal with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons. The 22-year-old Netherlands international was previously linked with Chelsea, but Spurs acted fast when talks between Chelsea and Leipzig stalled over the fee. Reports say Simons is already in London after RB Leipzig let Xavi Simons leave training to go to London and he is missing training at Leipzig. Final talks are happening now, and an official announcement could come soon.

RECENT FORM AND WHY SPURS PUSHED FOR SIMONS

Tottenham need new creativity urgently after losing Eberechi Eze to Arsenal and with James Maddison injured. Simons brings proven quality at the highest level: last season in Germany he scored 10 goals and set up 7 more for RB Leipzig in 25 Bundesliga appearances, although eh failed to help them qualify for the Champions League. Spurs sit at the top in the Premier League, level on points with Arsenal and Liverpool, who are facing each other this weekend. Their next game is against Bournemouth, who are in the top half and only three points behind, making the race for Champions League qualification very competitive.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Tottenham are racing to complete Simons’ transfer before the window closes on Monday. The club hopes to have the playmaker registered in time for upcoming games and to provide instant reinforcement in the race for a top four place. Chelsea, who were leading the race for Simons, now seem set to miss out, with their attention turning elsewhere after being unable to match Leipzig’s valuation. Simons’ arrival could be a game-changer for Spurs, especially as they face a critical run of games with rivals close in the table. RB Leipzig, preparing for life without Simons, are third in the Bundesliga, just three points behind leaders Bayern Munich, and will look to reinvest before their own deadline closes.