Tottenham want to agree mega-money deal for Xavi Simons this summer
Fresh off winning the Europa League and securing qualification to the Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to make a move for one of Europe’s brightest talents, with the Lilywhites reportedly keen on making a statement about their ambition.
It was well documented that Spurs were not in good financial shape heading into the summer, given the club’s substantial net transfer debt.
However, qualifying for the Champions League has been a game-changer for the club, with Tottenham set to receive a huge financial windfall.
It has now been claimed that the North Londoners are ready to flex their financial muscle in the transfer window by securing a Dutch starlet, who has been making waves in the Bundesliga.
Tottenham ready to make a move for £67m-rated attacker
Fichajes claim that Tottenham have identified Xavi Simons as one of their priority summer targets after securing passage into the Champions League.
The report says that the Lilywhites are seen to supplement their squad with elite talent and they have identified the RB Leipzig man as someone who can elevate their side.
While Simons is valued at a whopping €80m (£67m) by Leipzig and is attracting interest from several European clubs, Tottenham Hotspur’s qualification for the Champions League ‘could facilitate a high-level negotiation’ with the Bundesliga side for the Netherlands international.
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Ange Postecoglou’s men have been handed a boost as it is asserted that Simons is looking for a new challenge and is keen on making a switch to the Premier League.
Will Tottenham break their transfer record on Simons?
Spurs broke their transfer record to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth last summer and if Leipzig stick to their valuation of Simons, it appears they would have to do so again this summer to land the Dutchman.
Ange Postecoglou has stressed the need for Tottenham to sign players who have proven at the highest level, and the 22-year-old certainly fits the bill.
Signing Simons would be a huge signal of intent from Spurs and the kind of ambitious signing that the fans have been crying out for.
