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Tim Vickery was on Talksport earlier and seemed to think this deal was a goer...


http://www.101greatgoals.com/news/transfers/tottenham-set-agree-deal-simeone/



Tottenham set to agree deal with Simeone
Ben Green
By Ben Green on Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Giovanni Simeone: Tottenham’s 1st signing of the summer?

It is well known that Tottenham are still the only Premier League club not to make a signing this summer.

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Spurs will be active in the summer transfer market and with one month to go it looks like they are getting into gear for some late deals.

In recent hours, a new rumour has emerged and it should excite Tottenham fans.
The son of Diego Simeone heading to Spurs…

Argentinean giants River Plate are holding a board meeting on Wednesday.

The second item on the agenda, according to Argentine journalist Lucas Ajuria, is regarding the “imminent sale of Giovanni Simeone to England”.

Ajuria confirms that Tottenham are battling with Fiorentina to sign the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

If Spurs bring in Giovanni Simeone, they will pay part of the fee to River Plate, where the youngster came through the ranks.

That money is part of the solidarity mechanism of FIFA that gives the first club of a player a percentage of the transfer if the player moves from one country to another.
Introducing Giovanni Simeone

Just 22, an attacker, Giovanni Simeone, emerged at River Plate, and also played for Banfield in Argentina.

Last season, Giovanni Simeone played at Genoa in Serie A, where he scored 12 goals in 35 appearances.

Once this move is confirmed, there will no doubt be many people wondering why Diego Simeone didn’t buy Giovanni for Atletico Madrid.

Perhaps Spurs are taking advantage of the current transfer embargo placed on Atletico?
A Harry Kane back-up?

Much like his father, Giovanni Simeone is noted for his determination and drive. The 22-year-old is a striker that can also play off the right.

Spurs have many connections with Argentina, including current first team member Erik Lamela and coach Mauricio Pochettino.

This link with Argentina goes back to after the 1978 World Cup when Spurs signed Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa.
Giovanni Simeone video evidence
 
Thought were we're going to hijack the Neymar deal
 
Tottenham make enquiry about Diego Simeone’s son

Date published: Thursday 3rd August 2017 11:20


Tottenham have made enquiries about Genoa pair Giovanni Simeone and Diego Laxalt, according to a report in Italy.

Mauricio Pochettino has yet to add to his squad this summer, while Kyle Walker has left White Hart Lane for Man City.

The Argentinian is on the lookout for additions, but he knows he has a difficult task bringing in better players than he already has at the club.

“We are finding the balance because now is the moment to maybe refresh the team with some new faces – and it’s sure that will happen. In three years, my experience with Daniel has always been trying to find a player to improve. The difference is were they the right or wrong signing?” said Pochettino earlier this week.

Still, according to Genoa-based paper Il Secolo XIX, Spurs have asked for information about striker Simeone and winger Laxalt.

It’s claimed both players could leave the Marassi for a combined €35/40 million fee.

Laxalt, 24, has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea, whilst Simeone, 22, is one of the most promising strikers in Italy at the moment.

The Argentinain is the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego and scored 12 goals in his first 35 Serie A games last season.

Laxalt meanwhile, is Uruguayan and has been capped three times. He moved from Inter to Genoa for £7million last summer, signing a two-year contract.

He scored one goal and claimed four assists in 39 appearances last season and is left-footed.
 
This feels like every other deal with young South American stars at the moment. It could happen but is overly complicated. Like the Foyth debacle.