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London rivals to good friends? Chelsea have 'no desire to demolish bridges' with Tottenham as Blues allow Spurs to sign Xavi Simons without Willian-style hijack

Chelsea opted against attempting to block Tottenham's deal to sign Xavi Simons, having "built bridges" with their London rivals in recent years.

  • Spurs closing in on Simons
  • Chelsea had agreed terms
  • Blues have no plans of standing in their way
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    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. 

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    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.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    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. 

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    WHAT NEXT?

    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.