Xavi Simons reacts with a message to Amadou Haidara following his move to Lens

Xavi Simons has endured a challenging spell since arriving at Tottenham during the summer transfer window.

The attacking midfielder was Spurs’ headline signing and was handed the number seven shirt, previously worn by Son Heung-min. While Simons has found the net against Brentford and Slavia Prague, his overall form has been inconsistent.

In Tottenham’s most recent match, Simons was shown a red card against Liverpool and has since been handed a three-game Premier League suspension.

Amid this, the Spurs player has reacted to news involving his former teammate Amadou Haidara, who has just completed a move to Lens.

Xavi Simons reacts to Amadou Haidara’s Lens transfer

As the January transfer window approaches, clubs across Europe are beginning to finalise deals, including Tottenham. One transfer already confirmed is Haidara’s switch to Lens.

The Mali international joined from RB Leipzig, where he previously played alongside Simons. The pair were teammates between 2023 and 2025, before Simons left for Spurs in the summer.

Following the move, Haidara shared his excitement on Instagram on December 23. Among the responses was a comment from Simons, who jokingly wrote: “Do you answer the phone anymore?”

What could Tottenham do in the January transfer window?

With rival clubs starting to strengthen their squads, Tottenham fans will be eager to see reinforcements arrive in North London. Reports last month suggested Spurs were targeting both a winger and a striker, with Antoine Semenyo strongly linked to the club.

However, those plans may now face uncertainty, as sporting director Fabio Paratici has been linked with a potential exit just months after returning to Tottenham. His departure could significantly disrupt Spurs’ transfer strategy at a crucial time.

Whether Tottenham can navigate these challenges and enjoy a productive January window remains to be seen, as they aim to turn their season around.