RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons wants to head for pastures new in the summer following Tottenham transfer links
Tottenham need to bring in reinforcements in the summer after enduring a disastrous domestic campaign. The Lilywhites finished the Premier League season just a place above the relegation zone, registering 22 losses along the way. They also failed to reach the 40-point mark in the league. Some might say that the North London club was lucky to not be relegated this season, as the teams below them were much worse.
Despite the dismal domestic form, Spurs managed to go all the way and win the Europa League. Winning the competition also ensured Champions League qualification for next season. Now, Daniel Levy must do everything in his power to bring in new players if he wants to build on the historic achievement next season.
Tottenham receive boost in their efforts to land RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the summer.
Tottenham receive boost in their efforts to land RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the summer.
The Lilywhites need to improve in almost all areas of the pitch, but the attacking line needs a revamp urgently. Under Ange Postecoglou, the attackers clearly struggled to perform consistently for a stetch of games. Key players underperformed when it mattered the most, and that was one of the main reasons why the club endured a dismal Premier League campaign.
Tottenham receive a boost in their efforts to land RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons
There is a clear need to address the problems on the left-flank for Tottenham in the summer. Club captain Heung-Min Son struggled to get going this season and it is fair to say that the South Korea looks way past his best now. The 32-year-old is also facing an uncertain future at N17, and Daniel Levy must sign a replacement quickly if the prolific winger leaves the club.
It was reported earlier this week that Spurs are interested in signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. The Lilywhites have been long-term admirers of the Dutchman, and are also keen to land him at N17 for next season. However, the aforementioned report also suggests that Leipzig’s €80m asking price for his services might ruin the makings of a potential deal.
Now, Tottenham have received a massive boost in their efforts to land the 22-year-old. As per The Athletic, Xavi Simons has informed RB Leipzig that he wants to leave the club in the summer. The Dutchman believes that he has reached the end of the road at the German club, and cannot develop any further in the Bundesliga. Lack of European football next season is also one of the main factors for Simons to depart for pastures new.
Daniel Levy must pull out all the stops to land the ex-PSG star in the summer. The 22-year-old would fit in well at N17 under Thomas Frank. The Spurs boss wants his wingers to invert and play as number tens during possession. This is exactly what Simons prefers to do while playing as a left-winger. He is also an elite dribbler, and can create chances out of nowhere with his amazing passing range.
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Xavi Simons’ versatility to play anywhere up front should also be taken into consideration while striking a deal for the Dutchman. The 22-year-old is good at set-pieces, and his ability to score from long-range is also impressive. All-in-all, signing the RB Leipzig star would elevate the Spurs attack to a whole new level, and it would also be a statement signing to show the other clubs that the Lilywhites are not playing around in the summer.