Tottenham are set to signal Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, talkSPORT understands.
The Dutchman is on the right track to hitch the Europa League winners in a deal value €60million [£51.8m].
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Simons arrived in London on Thursday to finalise his future amid summer-long curiosity from Chelsea.
He agreed private phrases with the Blues, however a club-to-club settlement was by no means struck with Leipzig.
talkSPORT understands Simons has now accomplished a medical with Tottenham.
Agreements are firmly in place with each Simons and Leipzig, with simply the finer particulars to be ironed out over the following 24 hours.
Simons scored 22 targets and assisted one other 24 for Leipzig throughout 78 appearances.
The versatile attacker joins Mohammed Kudus as one other big-name signing for Spurs, though they have been hijacked by Arsenal of their bid to get Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
What subsequent for Chelsea?
Chelsea, in the meantime, struck a £40m deal to signal Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United on Thursday.
And the Blues may now flip their consideration to Fermin Lopez of Barcelona.
talkSPORT reported their curiosity within the Spaniard earlier within the week, though they haven’t but made a bid.
Lopez has 19 targets and 11 assists to his identify at Barca and earned two caps with the Spanish nationwide workforce.
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talkSPORT understands that Chelsea held additional talks with Lopez on Thursday, and he has spoken to move coach Enzo Maresca.
Nothing is shut or assured simply but, however Chelsea are nonetheless significantly eyeing in a transfer.
Barcelona need in extra of €60m [£51.8m] and preliminary contact between the golf equipment has taken place.
Lopez may be a part of gamers together with Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Garnacho as recent attacking signings at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea host Fulham at Saturday lunchtime, stay on talkSPORT, after thrashing West Ham 5-1 final weekend.
