Tottenham set to land Xavi Simons in blockbuster £51m deal

Tottenham Hotspur is poised to finalize a blockbuster deal for highly-rated attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, securing the Netherlands international from RB Leipzig. The move, which comes after a period of intense interest from rival club Chelsea, will see Spurs pay just over £51 million for the 22-year-old.

According to sources, the clubs have reached a full agreement on the transfer fee, and Simons has already completed his medical and agreed to personal terms. The deal is expected to be a long-term commitment, structured as an initial five-year contract with an option to extend for two additional years.

The transfer is a result of successful negotiations between Spurs and RB Leipzig, two clubs that share a positive working relationship. For Chelsea, it represents a significant miss on a key target, though the club has reportedly secured a £40 million fee to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.

Simons was excused from training on Thursday and traveled to London to complete the move. The Dutch international has been a top priority for Spurs, who are eager to bring in a new number 10. The club recently missed out on Eberechi Eze, who opted to join Arsenal, making the acquisition of Simons even more crucial.

Known for his versatility, Simons can play as a left-sided central midfielder, an attacking midfielder, or a wide forward. The talented youngster came through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy before moving to Paris Saint-Germain and then RB Leipzig.

In addition to Simons, Spurs are also actively looking to strengthen other positions. The club is reportedly in the market for a left-winger, with Manchester City's Savinho being a primary target, although a deal for him is considered highly unlikely. Spurs are also aiming to bring in a left-sided center-back to bolster their defense before the transfer window shuts.