By Anifowoshe Oladipupo
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a landmark transfer, with RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons set to join the North London club in a deal worth €60 million (£51.8 million).
The 22-year-old Netherlands international has reportedly completed his medical in England, with both clubs reaching an agreement in principle. Final details are expected to be concluded within 24 hours.
The move marks a major coup for Spurs, who saw off strong competition from Chelsea to secure Simons’ signature.
He is set to become one of the club’s key summer arrivals, alongside Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus, as manager Thomas Frank reshapes his squad to bolster the attack.
The signing comes after Tottenham missed out on targets such as Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, with the latter opting to join city rivals Arsenal.
