Tottenham are on the brink of signing Chelsea target Xavi Simons with the Netherlands international competing his medical ahead of a move to north London.
Chelsea have chased a deal for the RB Leipzig star throughout the summer but with no deal agreed, it left the door open for their London rivals to swoop.
Spurs have already been stung in the transfer market this summer, missing out on long-term target Eberechi Eze after Arsenal launched a late swoop for the Crystal Palace star.
But it is now Tottenham’s turn to celebrate beating their rivals to the punch with Simons’ arrival imminent.
The Athletic report personal terms are in place with the attacking midfielder completing his medical on Thursday.
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Spurs launched their opening offer yesterday with RB Leipzig granting him permission to travel to London.
Chelsea were believed to be weighing up a late offer but their focus on other business allowed Spurs to get in and get the deal done.
Chelsea had been hoping to sign both Simons and Alejandro Garnacho before the transfer window closes on Monday.
A £40million deal to sign the Manchester United winger is in place with the Blues raising additional funds through the sale of Christopher Nkunku who is set to join AC Milan.
Tottenham meanwhile have been eager to bring in another attacking option with James Maddison sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Dejan Kulusevski also remains sidelined.
In addition to Eze, Spurs also missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White who instead signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest.
Simons will become Tottenham’s fourth signing of the summer with Mohammad Kudus also strengthening their attacking options after arriving from West Ham United.
Mathys Tel’s loan move from Bayern Munich was made permanent while Joao Palhinha has joined on loan from the German giants.
Tottenham have until 12pm today to register Simons in time for him to make his debut on Saturday against Bournemouth.
But a more likely date for his first appearance could be away to West Ham United on 13 September following the international break.
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