£69m “superstar” wants to seal deadline day move to Spurs, Simons will love him
The excitement at Tottenham Hotspur is absolutely electric right now. After a long and patient search, the club has finally secured its number one target, welcoming the incredibly talented Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a fee of £51 million.
For nearly a month, the Spurs faithful have been waiting for this moment, hoping to find a player who can fill the creative void left by James Maddison’s unfortunate long-term injury. In Simons, they have not just a replacement, but a genuine superstar for the future.
However, the work might not be done just yet. As the transfer deadline clock ticks down, there is a growing sense that Tottenham could be in for one more huge signing.
The area of concern remains the attack. While the team looked brilliant scoring five goals against Burnley and Manchester City, their performance against Bournemouth was a real worry.
They struggled to create chances, managing only five shots in the entire game. This inconsistency highlights why bringing in another attacking player is so important, especially with Dominic Solanke’s injury problems and Richarlison’s unpredictable fitness record.
The name on everyone’s lips is Savinho. The exciting 21-year-old Brazilian winger currently plays for Manchester City, and for weeks now, there have been serious talks about him moving to North London.
The latest word is that Spurs are prepared to pay around £69 million to make it happen. What makes this deal especially interesting is the player’s own stance.
Reports suggest that Savinho is very keen on the move and is even trying to push it through himself.
Manchester City are naturally reluctant to sell such a promising young talent, but when a player sets his heart on a new challenge, sometimes a transfer becomes possible against all odds.
This potential signing is about more than just adding another player; it’s about building a brand new creative heart for the team.
Imagine Xavi Simons and Savinho playing together. The combination of their skills could completely transform Tottenham’s attack into one of the most feared in the Premier League.
Xavi Simons is a classic playmaker, the kind of player who makes everything tick. Last season in the Bundesliga, he was directly involved in 17 goals.
But his game is about so much more than just the final pass or shot. He is constantly creating, making over two chances per game, and his ability to progress the ball with accurate passing is a precious commodity. He is the engine who would keep the team moving forward.
| Stat (per 90) | Xavi Simons (Bundesliga 24/25) | Savinho (Premier League 24/25) |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 25 | 32 |
| Goals & Assists | 17 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 85% |
| Chances Created | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Successful Dribbles | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Progressive Carries | 4.1 | 6.9 (Top 3% in Europe) |
| Tackles Won % | 75% | 68% |
Now, pair him with Savinho. While Simons is the conductor, Savinho would be the dazzling soloist. Although he only scored three goals last season, his creativity was off the charts, racking up 13 assists.
He is a dribbling wizard, ranking among the very best players in Europe for successful take-ons and progressive carries essentially, he is a master at taking the ball and driving up the pitch towards the opponent’s goal, something Spurs desperately lacked against Bournemouth. He’s been called a “superstar in the making,” and it’s easy to see why.
Together, they would offer a nightmare scenario for any defense. Simons, with his incredible vision, would be constantly looking to release the rapid Brennan Johnson on one side or find the magical feet of Savinho on the other.
Defenses wouldn’t know who to mark or where the danger is coming from next. It would give manager Thomas Frank so many different options and ways to break teams down, moving beyond reliance on a single playmaker.
For a player like Xavi Simons, who loves to have intelligent and dynamic runners to pick out, having Savinho on the pitch would be a dream come true.
It would create a partnership that is not just about two individuals, but about a symbiotic relationship that makes the entire team better.
For Tottenham fans, the hope is that the club can pull off this one last miracle before the deadline slams shut, setting the team up for a truly thrilling season.