Tottenham attacker Xavi Simons has posted a photo with transfer target from Man City.
Xavi Simons has added a fresh and intriguing dimension to Tottenham Hotspur’s reported pursuit of Savinho, posting a photo of himself alongside the Manchester City winger on his Instagram Story in a development that has sent supporters into a frenzy of speculation about whether a deal is closer than previously thought.
The image, shared by Hotspur Lane on X, shows the two players together in PSV Eindhoven shirts, a throwback to their time as teammates in Eindhoven before both moved on to bigger clubs. The timing of the post, coming in the immediate aftermath of reports that Savinho’s agent had begun following Tottenham on Instagram, has inevitably fuelled further speculation that the Brazilian could be on his way to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
Simons and Savinho share a close relationship
The connection between Simons and Savinho is well established and genuine. The pair developed a close relationship during their time together at PSV, and Simons’ decision to share the throwback image at precisely this moment, whether deliberate or coincidental, has done nothing to dampen the growing sense that something is happening behind the scenes.
In the world of modern football transfers, social media has become an increasingly reliable barometer of movement. An agent following a club, a player posting a photo with a reported target, these signals rarely occur in complete isolation, and the combination of both happening within a short space of time has understandably generated considerable excitement among Tottenham supporters hungry for positive news after one of the most draining seasons in the club’s recent history.
Savinho would represent one of the most exciting signings Tottenham could make this summer. His pace, directness, and ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations are qualities that De Zerbi’s system would utilize effectively, and his existing relationship with Simons could help him settle quickly into a new environment.
Whether Simons’ Instagram story was a deliberate hint, a nostalgic throwback between friends, or simply a coincidence that the timing has made more significant than intended, it has done exactly what such posts always do in the transfer window. It has set the Tottenham fanbase talking.