According to a breaking news drop from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and Arsenal are both considering a move for star Dutch attacker Xavi Simons as he is “prepared to leave” Leipzig. Described as a “monster” who can score goals and provide assists the young man is a rising star in football.
Chelsea Linked to Xavi Simons but Face Competition
The Situation
According to the report, the Blues and the Gunners are aware of the situation surrounding the forward. While no bids have been made yet, his desire to leave will certainly open the door to both top clubs who are seeking attacking reinforcements.
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Barcelona are also said to be in the race but nothing is concrete on their status. A three-way fight for the attacker would drive up his fee and could see Chelsea exit the contest as they turn their attentions elsewhere.
What Xavi Simons Offers
The youngster has been considered a rising star ever since his move away from Paris Saint-Germain. He has been a creator everywhere he goes, accruing 33 goal contributions in 44 appearances for PSV Eindhoven and 44 in 76 for RB Leipzig.
His numbers are impressive on FBRef when compared to other attackers in Europe’s top five leagues. He ranks high in progressive passes, aerial duel numbers, clearances, shot-creating actions, and non-penalty goals per 90.
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He has already been capped 28 times by his national team despite being just 22, a sure sign of his quality. While some may be worried about the transition from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, his success on the international stage and in the Eredivisie should be promising.
Whether it is Chelsea or Arsenal there are a lot of minutes to fight for in the coming season with the attacker able to play on the left or tucking in centrally. Under Enzo Maresca, he could fill a role similar to Christopher Nkunku in the Club World Cup.