Overview

• The 22-year-old Netherlands international joins on a long-term deal, with multiple outlets reporting a five-year contract plus a two-year option.
• Spurs agreed a fee reported at about €60m (£51m–£52m) after Simons completed his medical in London.
• Leipzig permitted the player to travel to finalize terms, and the transfer remains subject to international clearance and work-permit formalities.
• Tottenham accelerated talks late in the window to beat previously advanced Chelsea interest as the Blues prioritized other targets such as Alejandro Garnacho.
• Viewed as a No.10 or wide attacker, Simons produced 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 Leipzig appearances and arrives after Spurs missed out on Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White.