Chelsea are racing to seal a deal for Xavi Simons, with talks accelerating behind the scenes. RB Leipzig left the Dutch midfielder out of their squad to face Atalanta today—not because of injury, but likely due to his imminent departure—sparking even more buzz around his expected move. Simons, 22, is edging closer to a Premier League switch, and Chelsea are pushing to complete the deal before anyone else. He also skipped training yesterday, and his social media bio change further hints that his Leipzig chapter is closing fast.
Simons skips Leipzig clash amid Chelsea interest
Xavi Simons did not play for RB Leipzig in their pre-season friendly against Atalanta – and it has nothing do with any serious injury. Leipzig say he was pulled from match action with a “slight neck discomfort.” But the timing of it — in the middle of heavy, sustained transfer speculation — tells another story. He has also removed RB Leipzig from his Instagram bio, a subtle sign of what’s coming next.
Chelsea are preparing their official approach, and Leipzig —who still hold his contract—are open to negotiations. They had hoped to keep Simons for another season, but with no buy clause and growing Premier League interest, the Bundesliga club are stepping back.
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Chelsea planning decisive bid
The Blues are reportedly planning a full bid to bring Simons in, whether on a permanent deal or a loan with a future buy clause. Leipzig want a straight cash deal if he leaves, and while Chelsea would prefer structured payments, they’re pushing hard to close the deal.
Simons has shown interest in Chelsea’s project and already held internal talks with club representatives. While other clubs have shown interest, Chelsea look set to make the first move. With personal terms not expected to be an issue, a breakthrough could come soon—especially as Chelsea view him as a marquee addition in their long-term rebuild under Enzo Maresca.
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