'He's not an overpriced Arsenal worshipper' - Tottenham fans crowing as Xavi Simons deal edges closer at Chelsea's expense

Spurs fans awoke on Friday morning to the news they had been dreaming of, with reports revealing they had agreed a deal with Leipzig for attacking star Simons. It represents the perfect tonic, coming just a week after north London rivals Arsenal hijacked their deal for Eberechi Eze. Allied to the fact Chelsea were also keen on his signature makes it a near-perfect move and Tottenham supporters have been keen to celebrate on social media.

Tottenham fans can't wait to see Simons in their famous white shirt and some are even pleased he's joining instead of Eze. 

Isaac Kimes said: "I am literally trembling with excitement over Xavi Simons. This isn’t some old, overpriced Arsenal worshipper. This is a young, proven talent, about to enter his prime years. We deserve this."

Kim McCauley made the observation: "Xavi Simons rules and he should have been Tottenham's primary target from the start. Cannot believe they fell ass backwards into the perfect signing."

Dr Nazreel had this to say: "Expect Chelsea fans to go crazy when Xavi Simons starts balling in Tottenham."

Agenda turned the knife, by saying: "Chelsea has been following Xavi Simons for nine years just to lose him to Spurs. Crazy."

But Chelsea fan Bella had a different view on how the transfer has panned out: "You will not convince me that Tottenham hijacked Simons from Chelsea lol. The club didn’t want him badly enough. Simple."

Tottenham fans won't need reminding that they've been here before. The bunting was up and celebrations planned because they were convinced they were signing Eze and look how that panned out. Reports suggest Chelsea aren't planning an Arsenal-style 11th-hour bid for Simons, but Spurs fans won't be popping the corks until an official announcement is made by the club.

Thomas Frank has hinted the deal for Simons is close, revealing in his pre-match press conference: "I think we are close to signing someone, but I want to speak about the players in the team." Frank's side have made the perfect start with wins in both their first two league games and could find themselves top of the table on Saturday if they beat Bournemouth at home.