Simons will love him: £69m star wants to seal deadline day move to Spurs
EPL
final
BOR
2
LEI
0
Match Details
final
FUL
0
MNC
2
Match Details
final
IPS
1
WHU
3
Match Details
final
LIV
1
CRY
1
Match Details
final
MNU
2
AST
0
Match Details
final
NEW
0
EVE
1
Match Details
final
NOT
0
CFC
1
Match Details
final
SOT
1
ARS
2
Match Details
final
TOT
1
BHA
4
Match Details
final
WOL
1
BRE
1
Match Details
Simons will love him: £69m star wants to seal deadline day move to Spurs
4
By
Matt Dawson
1 hour ago
Follow
Like
Thread
1
Link copied to clipboard
Spurs-Xavi-Simons-1
The signing of Xavi Simons marks nearly a month-long pursuit for Tottenham Hotspur to find their James Maddison replacement.
In a World Cup year, this was set to be an important campaign for the Englishman, who was notably excluded from England’s squad at the European Championships.
Xavi-Simons-Spurs
More heartbreak has befallen Maddison, set to miss most of the 2025/26 campaign with an ACL injury.
Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White were the main targets but the former joined Arsenal instead and the latter was handed a shiny new contract by Mr Marinakis at Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal-Eze-1
So, Simons ended up being the man, penning terms after Spurs agreed to pay RB Leipzig £51m to attain his signature.
Yet, the Lilywhites may not be done there.
Spurs could conclude one last deal
If Spurs are to conclude any last-minute deals then it’s likely to be in attack. Dominic Solanke has picked up another injury problem while Richarlison has had his own setbacks throughout his time in the capital.
As such, going into the campaign without another forward player signed could be a recipe for disaster as far as Thomas Frank and Co are concerned.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank celebrates after the match
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank celebrates after the match
A number of players have been linked in recent days, notably Lucas Paqueta and Ademola Lookman, but the more likely name to join is Manchester City winger, Savinho.
A number of weeks ago reports emerged that stated Spurs were in talks to sign the Brazilian winger and indeed, the Lilywhites are still trying to conclude a deal worth around £69m.
FFC Header Transfer Focus
Transfer Focus
Mega money deals, controversial moves and big-name flops. This is the home of transfer news and opinion across Football FanCast.
City are reluctant to sell but the 21-year-old is trying to force through a move in the remaining hours of the transfer window, having been left frustrated by his club’s stance.
Now, according to journalist Graeme Bailey, both player and club are trying to make a deal happen.
Bailey states that Spurs “love” Savinho, suggesting that a deal “is not dead in the water yet”. That’s presumably due to the player’s stance.
savinho-man-city-premier-league
Indeed, the report further notes that the Brazilian is ‘keen to make the switch’, with his desire to leave a factor that could ‘yet make the deal possible’.
Why Xavi Simons would love playing alongside Savinho
The addition of Simons in the last few days is undoubtedly a landmark addition for the Lilywhites.
He will bring goals, having scored 11 times last season, and he will bring assists, registering eight in all competitions throughout 2024/25.
Simons – Bundesliga (2024/25)
Stats (per 90)
Tally
Games
25
Goals & assists
17
Pass accuracy
83%
Chances created
2.2
Successful dribbles
1.4
Tackles won
75%
Duels won
5.7
Stats via FotMob
The Dutchman is certainly one of the best playmakers in European football and at the age of just 22, he’s only going to get better.
Combine his playmaking ability with the creativity of Savinho and you have a duel threat that could transform the fortunes of Frank’s attack.
