Tottenham are actively searching for a high-quality replacement for Xavi Simons after the Dutch star suffered a serious ACL injury during last month’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The injury is expected to keep Simons out for the remainder of 2026, forcing Spurs and the Lewis family to reassess their attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window.
Roberto De Zerbi has recently experimented with Conor Gallagher in a more advanced role, and the adjustment has produced encouraging results. The England international delivered arguably his best performance in a Tottenham shirt against Aston Villa, scoring in the 2-1 win. Despite his effectiveness further forward, Gallagher is still viewed primarily as a dynamic box-to-box midfielder rather than a long-term creative solution.
James Maddison has returned to the bench in recent matches following his own ACL recovery, though he is still working toward full match fitness. After spending nearly nine months sidelined, expectations remain cautious regarding how quickly he can regain top form. With Simons and Mohammed Kudus both facing long-term absences, Tottenham are expected to prioritise the signing of another creative attacking player this summer.
Celtic Preparing for Interest in Benjamin Nygren
According to TEAMtalk, Celtic are bracing themselves for transfer offers for Swedish midfielder Benjamin Nygren, with Tottenham among several clubs monitoring the situation. Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth, and Valencia are also credited with interest in the 24-year-old playmaker.
Nygren has enjoyed an outstanding debut season in Scottish football, winning Celtic’s Player of the Year awards after registering 20 goals and eight assists in 54 appearances. The Sweden international has impressed with his creativity, versatility, intelligent movement, and technical quality.
Although Celtic are aiming to secure Champions League qualification next season, there are doubts over whether they can retain Nygren amid growing Premier League interest. A potential sale would provide the Scottish club with funds to strengthen multiple areas of the squad.
The report further claims that Nygren is open to a move to the Premier League. However, Celtic remain in a strong negotiating position, as his contract runs until June 2029 with an option to extend for an additional year.
Why Nygren Could Suit Tottenham
Nygren could offer Tottenham a major boost creatively. His ability to operate between the lines, contribute goals, and create chances would add depth and competition to De Zerbi’s attacking setup. He could also ease the creative burden on Maddison while offering tactical flexibility across multiple attacking positions.
Supporters will hope Tottenham back De Zerbi properly in the upcoming transfer window and provide the manager with the reinforcements needed to reshape the squad. If Spurs successfully avoid relegation, testing Celtic’s resolve for Nygren could become one of their priorities this summer.
