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.

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  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.

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