Chelsea are reportedly looking to improve their attacking unit by signings of Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea have prepared a €120 million transfer budget to sign Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. It will be interesting to see if they can get both deals across the line.
Simons has been outstanding for RB Leipzig in Germany, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition. The Dutch playmaker is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks, helping create opportunities for teammates and adding much-needed ingenuity in the final third.
On the other hand, Garnacho will look to add goals and creativity from the flanks. The Argentine international is no longer a key player for Manchester United, and he is hoping to get his career back on track with regular football. He wants to stay in the Premier League next season, and a move to Chelsea could be ideal for him.
Chelsea need more depth on the flanks, and Garnacho could develop into a top-class player for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks. RB Leipzig will likely demand a premium for the Netherlands international, and Chelsea will have to meet their demands. Meanwhile, signing Garnacho might not be as difficult, as Manchester United want to offload the player and reinvest the proceeds into their squad.
Chelsea move could be tempting for both players
Both Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho will be attracted to joining a big club like Chelsea and will hope to fight for major trophies with the Blues next season. Simons has the technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League, and he will look to make an instant impact at Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Garnacho has already proven his quality in England and will aim to establish himself as one of the Premier League’s top attacking players. The 21-year-old scored 11 goals and produced 10 assists last season, demonstrating the attributes needed to develop into a complete attacker for Chelsea. Both players are young enough to improve further, and they would be solid long-term investments.