Tottenham’s hierarchy faces a Xavi Simons dilemma, with Thomas Frank being given an £84 million priority transfer target

Tottenham’s hierarchy faces a Xavi Simons dilemma, with Thomas Frank being given an £84 million priority transfer target. - EPL Banter

Tottenham officially signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on 29 August 2025.

The fee is reported at £51.8 million (around €60 million) and he joined on a long-term deal.

Thomas Frank has spoken positively about Simons, praising his flexibility to play both as a number 10 and on the left wing, and his capacity to unlock defenses.

In media and fan discussions, there has been debate about whether Spurs “management” still face a dilemma over Simons’ role, especially given other pressing transfer targets and squad needs.

Some reports had earlier claimed Spurs were eyeing an £84 million signing as a priority for Frank — which suggests ongoing pressure for a marquee acquisition beyond Simons.

The “dilemma” arises because while Simons is clearly a major addition, expectations and pressures remain high. Tottenham cannot rest on that signing alone if they are to compete at top levels — so internal debates likely continue on whether to go after another big-money target.

Frank must balance integrating Simons effectively, managing existing squad roles, and pushing for reinforcements elsewhere (midfield, defense, etc.)

There’s also the financial and negotiation reality: even though Simons has arrived, other targets may carry higher price tags or require complex deals — hence references to that “£84m target.”

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