Xavi Simons is reportedly eager to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig. The Premier League club has engaged in extensive discussions for the player. While a transfer is considered likely, Chelsea must first sell current players to accommodate the Dutchman’s arrival.
Chelsea keen on RB Leipzig playmaker
Chelsea has pursued Xavi Simons for several weeks, but a deal has not yet been finalized. The Blues have already added Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato during this window.
Many of these transfers occurred before and during the Club World Cup. Since then, only Hato has joined the team. Chelsea and RB Leipzig reportedly have a verbal agreement for Simons. However, Chelsea is prioritizing several significant sales before acquiring the 22-year-old attacker.
Potential departures to fund Chelsea transfer
Noni Madueke has already departed, and Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are expected to leave before the deadline. Newcastle United and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Jackson. Chelsea aims to free up space and improve their finances through these sales before pursuing Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
Chelsea has informed Simons and Garnacho that their transfers will be completed this month. Simons played for Leipzig in their Bundesliga opener over the weekend. The match resulted in a 6-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.
Xavi Simons pushes for Premier League move
Leipzig would prefer to keep the playmaker. However, pressure from the player and other factors may lead to a sale. Simons is pushing for a move to Chelsea, which could intensify as the transfer window closes.
Chelsea will prioritize outgoing deals before finalizing a move for the 22-year-old attacker from Leipzig. As it stands, Simons is waiting for Chelsea, despite previous interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City. The deal could materialize in the coming days before the deadline.
Chelsea’s focus on balancing their squad through sales before making further additions suggests a strategic approach to the remainder of the transfer window. The potential arrival of Simons would bolster their attack, but only after necessary departures.
