Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig midfielder, would be open to joining Chelsea this summer.
Chelsea intensifies its interest in midfielder Xavi Simons, currently at RB Leipzig. Sources close to Alofoke Deportes confirm that the 21-year-old player is willing to join the Premier League club.
Despite having signed Simons permanently in January for an initial fee of 50 million euros, Leipzig would be willing to sell him. Simons spent the previous 18 months on loan at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain before his definitive transfer.
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Leipzig hopes to profit from the sale of Simons, seeking a figure above 60 million euros. Chelsea has not yet agreed personal terms with Simons, who has also sparked interest from Arsenal and Tottenham in the past. Reports from Germany suggest that Bayern Munich is also following the situation.
If the signing goes through, Simons would be Chelsea’s eighth addition this summer. The club is also making progress in negotiations with Ajax for the 19-year-old defender, Jorrel Hato.
