Tottenham attacking midfielder Xavi Simons had long been linked with a transfer to Chelsea, but instead opted for a move to North London, departing RB Leipzig in a deal worth around 67 million euros. The Dutchman is seen as one of Europe’s best prospects but the midfielder could have gone elsewhere as Chelsea were long expected to sign Simons.

​Tottenham attacking midfielder Xavi Simons had long been linked with a transfer to Chelsea, but instead opted for a move to North London, departing RB Leipzig in a deal worth around 67 million euros. The Dutchman is seen as one of Europe’s best prospects but the midfielder could have gone elsewhere as Chelsea were long expected to sign Simons.