Emerson Royal always wanted a move to Tottenham over Arsenal.
The Gunners had identified the Brazil international as a replacement for Hector Bellerin - who joined Real Betis on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day.
Barcelona's well documented financial problems meant that they were always open to cashing-in on the full-back this year with both Spurs and Arsenal among the club's interested in his signature.
Sky Sports says the Brazilian was aware of interest from the Gunners but he was always more keen on a move to Tottenham.
Spurs completed the signing of Emerson on transfer deadline day for an initial fee of £25.7million and he is now likely to be their first-choice right-back this campaign.
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