Author: Coltrane Everhart

Xavi Simons earns big Jamie Carragher verdict after facing his son — what it means for Tottenham and Maddison

Jamie Carragher says Tottenham’s £52m signing Xavi Simons will be a hit after watching him up close against his son for the Netherlands youth teams. The ex-Liverpool defender even floated what Simons’ arrival could mean for James Maddison, who’s out after knee surgery. Spurs spent £170.6m on six additions, including deadline-day loanee Randal Kolo Muani, and The Athletic rated Simons the 13th-best signing of the summer.