Chelsea’s efforts to sign Xavi Simons have reached a crucial point. The RB Leipzig midfielder was left out of Saturday’s squad without warning, and sources say it was because of transfer issues. Simons’ recent removal of Leipzig from his Instagram bio, along with the omission, has made it clear that he wants to join the Premier League giants.
Reports out of Germany revealed that Simons did not train with Leipzig on Friday and is not expected to play in the team’s friendly against Atalanta. As Chelsea changes their midfield under Enzo Maresca, the 22-year-old Dutch international has become a top target.
Chelsea and Leipzig are going to talk again this week. The London club is getting ready to make a new offer to get the midfielder to sign. Reports say that the two sides are close to agreeing on terms, but Leipzig are sticking to their €70 million asking price.
The German team has turned down all offers for a swap deal, even those that included players like Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka, Tyrique George, and even former Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea Working on Cash for Simons Deal
Leipzig is clear about what they want: a cash deal. Chelsea, on the other hand, have let go of a few players, including Joao Felix to Al-Nassr, to make room on their payroll and stay within the law. The money from these sales could go straight to paying for the Simons move.
Simons could be coming after Chelsea’s aggressive summer recruitment strategy, which has already brought in players like Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, and Joao Pedro. It is also said that Dutch defender Jorrel Hato is about to sign.
Another round of talks is coming up soon, and all signs point to a deal. Chelsea fans may not have to wait long to see Simons in the blue shirt. The player’s activity on social media and his removal from Leipzig activities strongly suggest that he is already making plans for his next move.