TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur have offered Xavi Simons the same salary as Chelsea were offering him during their talks.
Earlier on Thursday, TBR Football revealed that Simons was keen to explore Tottenham’s offer, and Spurs have now matched Chelsea’s offer on salary.
Tottenham Hotspur have also opened talks with RB Leipzig, who are insisting that they want around £60 million for the midfielder, having already dropped down from around £69 million.
TBR Football sources claim that Spurs’ footballing department have indicated they are willing to pay that – it just depends on the make-up of the deal, but there is a real belief that there is nothing stopping this deal going through.
Xavi Simons during Netherlands v Malta in FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier
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Exclusive: Tottenham prepared to match Chelsea’s salary offer to Xavi Simons
Tottenham are prepared to match Chelsea’s salary offer to Xavi Simons, and the player is believed to be ‘really excited’ about the prospect of joining the North London club, sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.
Chelsea had already agreed terms with Simons, with the Blues having offered the player somewhere between £180,000-200,000-per-week.
Meanwhile, the West London club were offering him a contract which was seven to eight years long; Spurs’ offer would be a five-year deal.
The Dutch international would become one of Spurs’ highest earners, but replaces Son Heung-min, who was on around £190,000-per-week.
Tottenham have long been interested in Simons, but there was a feeling that he was out of their reach this summer, especially with Chelsea having been working to sign him.
Speaking about his situation, Bailey told TBR Football: “I’m told that Simons is really excited by Spurs and when told about them, he did not have to wait to say yes.
“Spurs could very well end up with the number 10 they thought was out of their range just a few weeks ago.”
Xavi Simons to become Tottenham’s second-highest-paid player
Simons is now set to become Tottenham’s second-highest-paid player behind only newly appointed club captain Cristian Romero.
Romero recently signed a new contract, which put him on the same wage as what Son was earning during his time in N17.
Player Weekly wage
Cristian Romero £195,000
James Maddison £170,000
Joao Palhinha £135,000
Dejan Kulusevski £110,000
Richarlison £90,000
Tottenham’s highest-paid player (Capology)
Spurs’ wage offers are often criticised, but on this occasion, they look to have agreed terms with one of their top summer targets.
This would be quite a coup for the Lilywhites, as the Dutch star is seen as one of the brightest young talents in Europe.