Xavi Simons is anticipated to function for RB Leipzig of their Bundesliga opener in opposition to Bayern Munich on Friday, and the 22-year-old Dutch attacker is poised to finish his switch to Chelsea afterwards.
The Blues have been busy this summer season, and have already made a number of signings in Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens. Nonetheless, Chelsea aren’t completed there, as they need to add one other two attackers to their squad,
Softfootball understands that Chelsea are engaged on offers for each Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, however are but to make an official supply for both participant. The Blues are stated to be in superior negotiations for Simons, with RB Leipzig stated to desire a whole package deal of £60m.
Chelsea reportedly need to agree a price of round £50m for Simons, and as of but there’s been no breakthrough between the golf equipment. Private phrases with the Premier League membership have already been totally agreed, and Simons has made it clear that Chelsea is his most well-liked vacation spot.
Though the probability of the switch stays excessive, RB Leipzig are but to obtain an official bid from Chelsea. Consequently, the Bundesliga facet intend to proceed utilizing Xavi Simons within the meantime whereas awaiting a proper method from the London membership.
German soccer insider Florian Plettenberg stories through his X deal with that barring any late surprises, Xavi Simons is anticipated to function for RB Leipzig of their Bundesliga opener in opposition to Bayern Munich on Friday. Following that fixture, his transfer to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalised. His tweet reads:
“Except one thing surprising occurs, the present plan for #Xavi Simons is for him to start out for RB Leipzig in opposition to FC Bayern within the Bundesliga opener on Friday.
After that, the transfer to Chelsea is about to be accomplished. The possibilities of the Chelsea switch going by way of stay very excessive. Xavi solely needs #CFC. Private phrases are 100% agreed. RB nonetheless ready for an official supply.”
Xavi Simons netted 10 objectives within the Bundesliga final season and supplied seven assists in 25 video games, however he solely signed a contract till 2027 and Leipzig need to make a revenue on any switch.
