Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of signing of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons as the playmaker completes a medical ahead of a €60 million (£52m/$70m) move.
Despite being linked with Chelsea all through the summer, Simons has completed his Tottenham medical ahead of completing a move to north London. Spurs have moved quickly to secure the signature of the Netherlands international, who had previously agreed terms with Chelsea.
Having seen Willian move to Stamford Bridge after undergoing a medical at Tottenham back in 2013, Thomas Frank’s side are understandably eager to get this deal over the line.
Tottenham are looking to add more talent to their squad having missed out on both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze this summer.
Once his signature is confirmed, Simons will likely slot straight into the No.10 position in Frank’s starting XI, as James Maddison is nursing an ACL injury sustained in pre-season.
Simons made a total of 78 appearances for Leipzig, scoring 22 goals and registering 24 assists. The 22-year-old is also a Netherlands international with 28 caps under his belt.
If registered before midday on Friday, he could make his Premier League debut this weekend at home to Bournemouth.
