Tottenham Hotspur are making a bold late move to hijack Chelsea's pursuit of Xavi Simons, the Dutch midfielder has been waiting for move to Stamford Bridge , with personal terms already agreed, but Spurs have now entered the race in dramatic fashion, Softfootball reports
Chelsea has long viewed the 21-year-old as an important player in their long-term rebuild, while Tottenham who have now entered the race see him as an ideal creative midfielder for new manager thomas frank after losing James maddisson to injury earlier during the pre season.
Both clubs are now in direct competition for the leipzig star ,raising the stakes ahead of what could become one of the most talked-about transfer battles this summer.