Tottenham make “surprise” bid to hijack another deal after Xavi Simons

Tottenham Hotspur need to hijack one other deal after finishing a transfer for RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons, with Spurs showing decided to finish what has been a really tough switch window on a excessive.

Paradoxically, every week after Eberechi Eze was stolen from underneath Daniel Levy’s nostril, Spurs have pulled off one of many standout switch hijacks of the summer time with Simons becoming a member of the north Londoners.

In line with Fabrizio Romano, Thomas Frank’s facet reached an ‘in a single day’ settlement with Leipzig and have signed the Dutch worldwide in a deal price £52 million.

The switch is full, and it’s a main enhance for Frank, who has been pushing for further firepower and creativity within the remaining third. Having missed out on Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White in spectacular style, the arrival of Simons delivers the type of high quality and flexibility their assault has been crying out for.

At simply 22, Simons is thought to be one in every of Europe’s brightest younger skills. He can function as an attacking midfielder, out-wide and may even drift between the strains – providing Frank a variety of tactical choices that can give Spurs higher attacking freedom all through the marketing campaign.

Most significantly, it provides the Lilywhites an additional possibility with James Maddison injured, Dejan Kulusevski injured and Son Heung-min gone for the MLS.

The previous PSG sensation, who was additionally a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, has been impressing for Leipzig within the Bundesliga since 2023 and now has the possibility to showcase his sky-high potential within the Premier League.

Simons bagged 11 objectives and eight assists over 33 appearances final time period, regardless of lacking a piece of the season with ankle ligament harm, which makes for promising studying as supporters yearn for an additional confirmed creator.

Tottenham make “shock provide” for Man Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji

After finishing a deal for the Netherlands worldwide, one in every of Levy’s subsequent orders of enterprise is signing a brand new defender.

Tottenham have been taking a look at centre-backs since Radu Dragusin continues to be out with an ACL downside, and Man Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji has emerged as a late possibility.

The Swiss ace has two years left on his contract and hasn’t performed a single minute for Metropolis up to now this season, with Turkish champions Galatasaray already having a club-to-club settlement over signing Akanji from the Sky Blues.

That’s in accordance with The Mail and journalist Jack Gaughan, who report that Tottenham have made a “shock” bid for Akanji, who’s taking time to evaluate his choices and needs Champions League soccer.

Spurs’ strategy means the 30-year-old will possible favour remaining in England in consequence, with Galatasaray’s transfer for the participant now in peril of being hijacked.

Pep Guardiola, whereas not calling on Akanji this time period, has lavished him with reward previously.