Xavi Simons pictured in Tottenham training gear after completing medical for £51.8m move from RB Leipzig. © Tottenham Hotspur FC/Getty Images.
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Tottenham are on the verge of completing a £51.8m deal for Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with the Dutch midfielder having already completed his medical examination and agreed personal terms.
Tottenham Close to £51.8m Simons Signing as Leipzig Star Completes Medical
Tottenham Hotspur are poised to finalize a major coup in the transfer market, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club expects to complete a £51.8m (€60m) deal for Xavi Simons on Friday after Leipzig accepted their bid. The Dutch midfielder has already undergone his medical examination in London, marking a significant step toward securing one of Europe’s most sought-after talents.
The urgency surrounding Simons’ arrival stems from Tottenham’s desperate need to replace James Maddison, who suffered an ACL injury earlier in August, leaving a crucial void in their creative midfield. ESPN sources confirm that Simons was in London on Thursday to finalize personal terms, with the transfer fee representing a substantial investment in the club’s attacking options for the new season.
Chelsea’s prolonged interest throughout the summer has ultimately failed to materialize into a formal offer, clearing the path for Tottenham to secure their primary target without significant competition. The 22-year-old’s willingness to join Spurs, coupled with Leipzig’s acceptance of the bid, has created the ideal conditions for a rapid conclusion to negotiations that have intensified over recent days.
Romano’s early Friday update suggests Tottenham are working to announce the signing imminently, though neither club has yet released an official statement confirming the transfer. The completion of Simons’ medical represents the final procedural hurdle before contract signing, with sources indicating that all parties remain optimistic about finalizing the deal within hours.
However, uncertainty remains over whether Simons will be registered in time for Tottenham’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, with registration deadlines potentially impacting his immediate availability. The signing would represent a significant statement of intent from Spurs, who have previously missed out on other attacking midfield targets including Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, making Simons’ acquisition crucial for their squad development plans.
