Tottenham are closing in on one of their biggest moves of the summer, with Xavi Simons edging on the verge of being confirmed as thee club’s latest signing a late breakthrough in negotiations.Tottenham Hotspur have refused to give up in their search for a new number ten this summer window, after suffering rejection from both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.Thomas Frank’s side have since turned their attention to RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, with reports suggesting that the Dutchman flew into London yesterday to finalise talks surrounding his next move.Simons has not only been on Tottenham’s radar, but also Chelsea’s, with claims that personal terms had already been agreed with the Blues for several weeks, sparking fears that Spurs would once again miss out on a key target.Photo by Pieter van der Woude/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesTottenham make Xavi Simons breakthroughAccording to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham have now made significant progress in their pursuit of Xavi Simons, as Daniel Levy and the recruitment team look to hijack Chelsea’s deal.Spurs are understood to have made a breakthrough in talks, with Ornstein revealing that Simons has completed his medical ahead of a transfer from RB Leipzig to Tottenham.It is believed that a €60m (£51m) agreement has been struck between the clubs, with personal terms also finalised for the 22-year-old attacker. However, there are still final details to be ironed out between Simons and Leipzig before the deal can be officially announced.🚨 Xavi Simons has completed medical before moving to Tottenham Hotspur from RB Leipzig. €60m deal agreed club-to-club + personal terms done for 22yo attacker to join #THFC pending final details being sorted between Dutch int’l & #RBLeipzig @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/El71bT5Q2z— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 29, 2025Why Xavi Simons could be vital for SpursWith less than three days before the British transfer window closes, Tottenham know just how crucial this pursuit is for Thomas Frank.The club face a gruelling season ahead, competing not only in the Premier League but also in the UEFA Champions League and domestic cup competitions, making squad depth essential if Spurs are to mount a serious challenge on all fronts.Supporters may remain cautious, choosing to hold back their excitement until Xavi Simons is officially unveiled in a Tottenham shirt, as they have seen similar situations collapse late on, as with Eze and Gibbs-White, despite reaching this very stage.READ MORE: Tottenham and Arsenal both keen on signing defender Thomas Frank knows very wellThe post Tottenham fans wake up to fantastic news in the race for Xavi Simons appeared first on Spurs Web.