Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly cleared the way to intensify their efforts to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman following the completion of the high-profile acquisition of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
Reliable transfer insider David Ornstein confirms that Spurs have finalised a €60 million deal for the 22-year-old Simons, who has signed a contract running until 2030 with an option for an additional two years. This key signing means Tottenham can now shift focus to bolstering other positions ahead of the closing transfer deadline on Monday.
Lookman, 27, has openly expressed his desire to leave Atalanta after a challenging summer. The Nigerian international submitted a transfer request as rumours of interest from various European clubs mounted, but no definitive offers emerged until Tottenham’s recent moves.
Sources with knowledge of the situation reveal that Spurs view Lookman as a valuable addition, especially given their ongoing Champions League campaign and the grueling demands of the Premier League season. A club insider said: “Lookman’s pace, technical quality and clinical finishing align perfectly with Thomas Frank’s tactical plans.”
Atalanta value Lookman at approximately €50 million, a fee Tottenham consider manageable as they seek to inject creativity and firepower into their squad following unsuccessful attempts to acquire other targets, including Manchester City’s Savinho.
