Tottenham can avenge Eberechi Eze and Eden Hazard with move for 28-cap star

Tottenham Hotspur have had a frustrating summer transfer window, with the North London club missing out on a number of key targets.

Spurs manager Thomas Frank has been keen to add creativity to his squad, especially due to injuries ruling both Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison out for prolonged periods of time.

Eberechi Eze is set to join Arsenal, despite Tottenham previously being confident of a deal, while Spurs also missed out on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White earlier in the summer.

However, if Tottenham want to make a splash in the transfer market and sign a player that could make a real difference to their fortunes this season, hijacking the deal of one of their fiercest rivals would be a masterstroke.

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Signing Xavi Simons could be Tottenham’s Eden Hazard moment

Chelsea have agreed to sign Xavi Simons, with the Netherlands international giving the tick of approval on personal terms, TBR Football has revealed.

However, with Tottenham’s neighbours yet to convince Red Bull Leipzig to part with the talented midfielder and sort a transfer fee, there is a golden opportunity for Spurs to steal a march on their Premier League rivals.

Simons looks destined to leave the Bundesliga side this summer and while Chelsea appears the most likely destination, plenty of other teams have also been linked with the Dutch playmaker also.

Chelsea have generally conducted their business quickly this summer and the fact that a deal for Simons has seemingly stalled provides an opportunity for Tottenham.

Simons could be Tottenham superstar

While Tottenham would need to spend a sizeable fee and convince Simons he would be better to join them than Chelsea, the 28-times capped Netherlands international would be a superstar for Frank’s men.

Spurs have a history of having deals gazumped at the 11th hour, with losing out on Eze having the feel of Eden Hazard in 2012 – when Tottenham had a deal agreed for the winger, before he changed his mind and joined Chelsea instead.

For Simons, a move to Tottenham could be a better option.

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While Chelsea have Cole Palmer as their main creative player and someone who will surely start when fit, Simons would walk into the Tottenham team.

Chelsea have strengthened considerably in attacking areas over the summer and a starting role at Stamford Bridge would not be guaranteed for Simons.

Frank would look to build a team around the Dutch star, who would play Champions League football at Spurs and join his international team-mate Micky van der Ven at N17.

While hijacking a deal for Simons appears unlikely, if Tottenham moved quickly and threw everything to get the creative star, it would avenge the negative feelings of missing out on Eze and be a landmark signing.

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