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Xavi Simons explains why he felt Tottenham was the right club for him following high-profile summer switch

Tottenham summer signing Xavi Simons has slowly begun to show what he is capable of after hitting form for the Lilywhites in recent matches. The Dutchman was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea for large parts of the summer window as he looked to move on from RB Leipzig.

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Tottenham’s £51m man admits he was once close to joining Chelsea

Another of Chelsea’s near-misses has come to light, this time involving one of the players currently thriving for Tottenham Hotspur. Given how active the club has been in the market over the years, it’s not surprising that plenty of top players ended up elsewhere.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 12

Xavi Simons was blown away by ‘really good’ and ‘technical’ star Man Utd sold for peanuts, now they want him back

Xavi Simons has admitted he was ‘surprised’ by James Garner’s abilities in the matches they faced one another. The midfielder, currently plying his trade with Everton, spent 13 years working his way through Manchester United’s academy ranks before making a permanent move to Merseyside in September 2022.

Xavi Simons News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Pundit drops incredible Xavi Simons stat that Tottenham fans might love

Tottenham have endured a ‘stop–start’ campaign under Thomas Frank this season. The Lilywhites have struggled for consistency, with several new arrivals still adjusting to the demands of the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Thomas Frank full of praise for Xavi Simons, pointing out one key thing he did in the 90th minute

Tottenham fans are finally beginning to see the best of Xavi Simons at N17, with the Dutchman slowly finding his rhythm in North London. The 22-year-old endured a challenging start to life in the Premier League following his high-profile summer move.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Xavi Simons appreciated Romero’s classy gesture over the penalty incident – Spurs fans will love this

Xavi Simons opens up on classy Cristian Romero’s gesture over the penalty incident against Slavia Praha in the Champions League. Xavi Simons delivered another assured display in Tottenham Hotspur’s much-needed 3-0 win over Slavia Praha in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

Tottenham must fend off competition from Bundesliga giants for Brighton star Carlos Baleba’s signature

Tottenham are hoping to address several glaring issues in the squad once the January transfer window opens in a few weeks. The Lilywhites have struggled to retain possession in midfield this season, largely due to Thomas Frank’s preference for using Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha as a double pivot.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 9

Our plausible XI to comprensibly beat Slavia Prague this evening

Tottenham should beat Slavia Prague, there’s your headline. Playing at home against a side that’s failed to score in Europe since September and lost 3-0 to Arsenal recently, Spurs have the edge in quality and motivation.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

Wayne Rooney reveals what he thinks of Xavi Simons after his first Tottenham goal

Former Manchester United star praises Xavi Simons for his eye-catching performance in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Brentford. Tottenham Hotspur beat Brentford 2-0 at the weekend to finally end their woeful run of results at home in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 8

Micky van de Ven reveals the message he gave Xavi Simons before his breakthrough Tottenham performance

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons looked like a different footballer in that Lilywhites win over Brentford last weekend. The Dutchman scored one and grabbed an assist as we saw the La Masia academy graduate get his swagger back in the way he moved.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 8

Tottenham receive positive James Maddison injury update, but it comes with a catch

Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for the Slavia Praha challenge in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Spurs beat Brentford 2-0 at the weekend, thanks to first-half goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 7

Thomas Frank’s small gesture with Xavi Simons after the Brentford game could be happy news for Tottenham fans

Thomas Frank’s understated post-match gesture toward Xavi Simons following Tottenham’s 2-0 victory over Brentford has offered supporters hope that the Dutch midfielder may finally be settling into life at the club.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / December 6

Xavi Simons reveals what went through his mind before scoring statement-making goal against Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur delivered the sort of performance home fans have been waiting for in a convincing 2-0 win over London rivals Brentford on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 6

Romero, Kudus And Simons Get 8 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur entertained Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure a victory at home in the Premier League.

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Ryan Taylor Suggests Xavi Simons Was Not a Thomas Frank Signing as Spurs Star Struggles for Minutes

Tottenham’s summer recruitment has produced a mixture of hits and misses in the opening half of the Premier League season. Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus have quickly established themselves as influential figures under Thomas Frank, delivering consistent performances in key areas of the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / November 1

Can Xavi Simons overcome the Premier League’s relentless pressing?

Xavi Simons has shown flashes of his Bundesliga form, contributing 1 assist in his first five appearances across all competitions, but in truth, the boy has struggled recently, with only seven touches in the opposition box so far this season, perhaps indicating issues with positioning and service.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / September 29

'He's going to be a big, big, big success' — Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sings praises of one of Spurs' new players

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink knows football, and he knows Xavi Simons. Speaking to The Boy Hotspur, Jimmy told us his thoughts: …but that’s England. It’s physical.