Tottenham to complete Xavi Simons transfer despite weeks of ChelseaTottenham are set to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, talkSPORT understands.
The Dutchman is on course to join the Europa League winners in a deal worth €60million [£51.8m]. talks
Simons arrived in London on Thursday to finalise his future amid summer-long interest from Chelsea.
He agreed personal terms with the Blues, but a club-to-club agreement was never struck with Leipzig.
talkSPORT understands Simons has now completed a medical with Tottenham.
Agreements are firmly in place with both Simons and Leipzig, with just the finer details to be ironed out over the next 24 hours.
Simons scored 22 goals and assisted another 24 for Leipzig across 78 appearances.
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The versatile attacker joins Mohammed Kudus as another big-name signing for Spurs, although they were hijacked by Arsenal in their bid to get Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
What next for Chelsea?
Chelsea, meanwhile, struck a £40m deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United on Thursday.
And the Blues could now turn their attention to Fermin Lopez of Barcelona.
talkSPORT reported their interest in the Spaniard earlier in the week, although they have not yet made a bid.
Lopez has 19 goals and 11 assists to his name at Barca and earned two caps with the Spanish national team.
Tottenham to complete Xavi Simons transfer despite weeks of Chelsea talks
Tottenham are set to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, talkSPORT understands.
The Dutchman is on course to join the Europa League winners in a deal worth €60million [£51.8m].
Simons arrived in London on Thursday to finalise his future amid summer-long interest from Chelsea.
He agreed personal terms with the Blues, but a club-to-club agreement was never struck with Leipzig.
talkSPORT understands Simons has now completed a medical with Tottenham.
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Agreements are firmly in place with both Simons and Leipzig, with just the finer details to be ironed out over the next 24 hours.
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Simons scored 22 goals and assisted another 24 for Leipzig across 78 appearances.
The versatile attacker joins Mohammed Kudus as another big-name signing for Spurs, although they were hijacked by Arsenal in their bid to get Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
What next for Chelsea?
Chelsea, meanwhile, struck a £40m deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United on Thursday.
And the Blues could now turn their attention to Fermin Lopez of Barcelona.
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talkSPORT reported their interest in the Spaniard earlier in the week, although they have not yet made a bid.
Lopez has 19 goals and 11 assists to his name at Barca and earned two caps with the Spanish national team.
talkSPORT understands that Chelsea held further talks with Lopez on Thursday, and he has spoken to head coach Enzo Maresca.
Nothing is close or guaranteed just yet, but Chelsea are still seriously interested eyeing in a move.
Barcelona want in excess of €60m [£51.8m] and initial contact between the clubs has taken place.
Lopez could join players including Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Garnacho as fresh attacking signings at Stamford Bridge.
