- Spurs closing in on Simons
- Chelsea had agreed terms
- Blues have no plans of standing in their way
Simons is closing in on a move to north London, having undergone a medical ahead of his €60 million (£52m/$70m) move from RB Leipzig. That comes despite the fact that the Netherlands international had agreed terms with the Blues over a possible move to Stamford Bridge.
Matt Law of the Telegraph reports that the Blues have opted against rivalling Tottenham‘s bid for Simons – in the same fashion that Arsenal did with Eberechi Eze, or the Blues did with Willian back in 2013 – because they have “built bridges” with their London rivals and have no intention to “demolish” them.
Law reports that Chelsea did not actually table a formal bid for Simons, despite engaging in talks with intermediaries. He is now poised to become Spurs’ much-needed No.10, given that James Maddison is out for the season with an ACL injury.
Spurs face Bournemouth this weekend while Chelsea play Fulham in a London derby. Simons is expected to be presented as a new Tottenham player prior to kick-off against the Cherries.
