‘He’s Not an Overpriced Arsenal Worshipper’: Tottenham Fans Crowing as Xavi Simons Deal Edges Closer at Chelsea’s Expense

Spurs Fans Find Their Voice After Simons Twist

Tottenham supporters have been given a reason to believe again. Just days after seeing Arsenal steal Eberechi Eze from under their noses, Spurs fans woke up to news they’d been craving: RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons is on the verge of signing in north London. And to make the potential capture even sweeter, it comes at the expense of London rivals Chelsea.

For a fanbase that has spent much of the summer with hope and anxiety swirling in equal measure, the excitement around Simons feels genuine. Social media has been buzzing since the news broke, with supporters calling it the “perfect tonic” to last week’s heartbreak.

As Isaac Kimes, a lifelong Tottenham supporter, summed up on X (formerly Twitter): “I am literally trembling with excitement over Xavi Simons. This isn’t some old, overpriced Arsenal worshipper. This is a young, proven talent, about to enter his prime years. We deserve this.”

A Wounded Fanbase Gets Its Answer

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The elation stems not just from the quality of Simons, but also from the context of Tottenham’s summer transfer drama. Fans were left gutted when Eze, long believed to be destined for Spurs, ended up pulling on an Arsenal shirt. The timing was brutal, with north London rivals parading him just as Spurs supporters thought they had reason to celebrate.

Now, with Simons potentially arriving, Spurs fans see it as poetic payback. One supporter, Kim McCauley, put it bluntly: “Xavi Simons rules and he should have been Tottenham’s primary target from the start. Cannot believe they fell ass backwards into the perfect signing.”

Chelsea’s interest only fuels the joy further. While the Blues were reportedly monitoring Simons closely, they seem to have dragged their feet — opening the door for Tottenham to swoop. Spurs fans have not been shy about rubbing that in.

Dr. Nazreel joked: “Expect Chelsea fans to go crazy when Xavi Simons starts balling in Tottenham.”

The Fans Are Letting Chelsea Hear It

If Arsenal fans were the villains of the Eze saga, Chelsea are cast as the victims this time. Spurs supporters have enjoyed twisting the knife.

One fan account, Agenda, wrote: “Chelsea has been following Xavi Simons for nine years just to lose him to Spurs. Crazy.”

But Chelsea fans have their own perspective. Bella, a Blues supporter, insisted: “You will not convince me that Tottenham hijacked Simons from Chelsea lol. The club didn’t want him badly enough. Simple.”

Still, for Tottenham fans who have endured more near misses than they’d like to count, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for — a marquee arrival that could alter the mood around the club.

Who Is Xavi Simons, and Why the Hype?

For those less familiar, Xavi Simons is not just another flashy name being tossed around the rumor mill. The Dutch international, still only 21, has already made waves across Europe.

• He was developed at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy.

• After moving to Paris Saint-Germain, he made his first senior breakthrough.

• Last season at Leipzig, he contributed 8 goals and 11 assists in the Bundesliga, cementing himself as one of the brightest young attacking midfielders in Europe.

With pace, creativity, and an ability to play across the front line, Simons offers the kind of versatility Tottenham fans crave. Many believe he could become the centerpiece of a side looking to shake off the inconsistency of recent years.

The Arsenal Shadow Still Lingers

But Spurs fans are careful not to celebrate too early. Memories of the Eze collapse are fresh, and they know nothing is official until the club announces it. Reports even suggest Chelsea could still mount an “Arsenal-style 11th hour bid” to hijack the deal.

This is why many supporters have adopted a cautious optimism. Yes, the bunting is being metaphorically hung in anticipation, but no one is quite popping champagne corks.

As one Spurs podcast put it: “It looks like we’re signing Simons. But until we see him holding the shirt at Hotspur Way, we’re not booking the open-top bus.”

A Statement Signing in a Summer of Change

If the deal goes through, it could prove to be the most important statement of Tottenham’s summer. Thomas Frank, who has overseen a surprisingly strong start to the Premier League season, has already hinted at movement.

“I think we are close to signing someone,” he said with a grin last weekend. “But I want to speak about the players in the team.”

With Spurs sitting near the top of the table after two wins from two, the timing couldn’t be better. Landing Simons would not only lift the dressing room but also provide momentum for a season where Tottenham hope to crack the top four again.

Did You Know?

• Simons has been on Chelsea’s radar since he was a teenager. Scouts tracked him closely at La Masia, only to watch him slip to PSG, then Leipzig, and now possibly Spurs.

• Tottenham haven’t beaten Chelsea to a major signing in years. The rivalry has often seen Spurs miss out at the final hurdle. Fans see Simons as a chance to flip that script.

• Arsenal’s Eze hijack is still raw. Spurs fans had even prepared social media graphics welcoming him, only for Arsenal’s last-minute move to crush the dream.

What Comes Next for Tottenham?

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If Simons signs, he’ll slot into a Tottenham attack already buzzing with energy. Alongside James Maddison and Son Heung-min, he could give Spurs one of the most technically gifted midfields in the league.

For Thomas Frank, it represents the kind of building block that could elevate his project. For the fans, it represents vindication — proof that Spurs can still compete in a transfer market dominated by wealthier rivals.

The coming days will be crucial. Chelsea may yet make one final attempt, and until the ink is dry, uncertainty will remain. But right now, Tottenham fans are allowing themselves to dream.

A Moment of Joy, At Last

For a fanbase too often defined by frustration and what-ifs, the news of Xavi Simons has been like a shot of adrenaline.

“He’s not an overpriced Arsenal worshipper,” one fan quipped. “He’s ours.”

And for Tottenham supporters, those four words — he’s ours — might just be the sweetest they’ve heard in years.