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Tottenham close in on blockbuster Xavi Simons transfer agreement as Chelsea update emerges

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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28 Aug 2025, 1:00 pm

Tottenham have suffered in the transfer market this summer, but that is all about to change with Xavi Simons.

Spurs have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, with the Lilywhites desperate to land an attacking midfielder.

With Tottenham and Chelsea battling it out to sign Simons, the 22-year-old is in London with a move imminent.

Now, it appears that the North London club are set to pip their rivals to Simons after the latest news.

Thomas Frank could finally land an atacking-midfielder (Credit: Imago)

Tottenham close to agreeing Xavi Simons deal

Spurs could be set to hijack Chelsea's move to sign Simons, which would provide some welcome relief to supporters.

The Netherlands international has been linked with a move away from RB Leipzig despite only joining them on a permanent basis in January.

He initially joined the Bundesliga side on loan in the summer of 2023 before completing a £43.2million switch a year and a half later.

Simons has 46 goal contributions in 78 appearances for Leipzig
He has five goals in 28 international appearances
The 22-year-old came through the ranks at PSG

Now, Spurs are close to completing a deal to sign Simons, according to Matt Law on 28 August.

The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports that positive talks have been held with RB Leipzig and Simons ahead of the Monday deadline.

However, until the transfer is confirmed, there is bound to be nervousness over Chelsea's threat.

Tottenham close to agreeing a deal to sign Xavi Simons following positive talks with RB Leipzig and player. But until transfer is confirmed there will be nervousness over Chelsea threat #thfc #cfc https://t.co/7ZwNKR07Zp
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) August 28, 2025

Why do Spurs need to sign Xavi Simons?

Tottenham were crying out for creativity at the end of last season, with injuries exposing their flaws.

Moreover, Frank will be without James Maddison for six to nine months after he ruptured his ACL in pre-season.

Maddison has provided a creative spark for the Lilywhites over the years, but has often been absent through injury.

There is also the matter of filling Dejan Kulusevski's sizeable boots; the Sweden international could be missing until the New Year and has been one of Spurs' best players for some time.

With that in mind, the North London club need more options in forward areas, and Simons certainly fits the bill.

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