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Xavi Simons has removed RB Leipzig from his bio on Instagram as the 22-year-old hopes to complete a move to CHELSEA in the coming days and end all the speculation about his immediate future.
The club have been spending some serious money this transfer window, they have added some quality players to the squad and Enzo Maresca is keen to make sure that we end up with some more silverware.
But the transfer window is now over yet, and there has been alot of talk in the media that Xavi Simons is a player that Chelsea really wants to sign, and Simons is no longer keen to stay in the Bundesliga, he wants to make that step up in the game and play for one of the big clubs, with many reports in the media claiming that a move to Stamford Bridge is one that he would like to make.
Now, reported by the Chelsea Chronicle, Simons has removed his current employers Leipzig from their previous place in his Instagram bio, continuing to spark rumours that he is closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge.
IcChelseanews Says…
If he is ready for the fight at CHELSEA, he would be a great signing, but Enzo Maresca is loyal to his players and the Dutchman will have to work very hard to make an impact.
He is a brilliantly gifted little player, and to be honest, will be a better buy than Joao Felix was. So even though he may not be 100 per cent needed, he is a player we would like to see sign.
CLAYPOLE MAKES MOVE
CHELSEA can this weekend confirm forward Aimee Claypole has completed a permanent move to Nottingham Forest, and the attacker is very happy with her move to the club this summer window.
The Blues posted: ‘ Claypole came through our Academy system and signed professional terms in November 2023 when she turned 18.
She had previously made her senior debut for the Blues in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the Women’s FA Cup in January 2022, and her WSL debut came a year later in March 2023.
The forward has spent loan spells at Lewes and Swedish side Linkoping, before making another loan move to Durham for the final part of the 2024/25 campaign. There, she scored five goals and earned a nomination for Women’s Championship Player of the Season.
On the international stage, Claypole represented Finland Under-15s before playing for England at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level.
Everyone at CHELSEA would like to wish Aimee the very best for the future as she begins a new chapter in her career.’
On signing for Forest, Claypole said: “I’m really excited, the Club has unbelievable ambition and I’m looking forward to being part of the project that we’re building here. I can’t wait to get started.”
Nottingham Forest Women head coach, Carly Davies said: “We are so pleased Aimee has joined us. Securing her signing is another statement of intent for the impact we’re looking to have in the WSL2.
“Aimee is an exciting player, someone who has an eye for goal and we are confident she will add something different to the team. She has fantastic experience for a player of her age, and we’re looking forward to welcoming her to our group and seeing the impact she has on the team.”
LOOKMAN HAND IN TRANSFER REQUEST
CHELSEA target Ademola Lookman has handed in a transfer request at Atalanta and slammed the club for treating him ‘poorly’ and leading him on across ‘many months of broken promises’.
The 27-year-old forward joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig back in 2022 and has gone on to score 52 goals in 117 appearances for the Italian outfit in all competitions, firmly establishing himself as one of the best attackers in Europe.
There are still two years remaining on Lookman’s current contract in Bergamo, but it appears the attacker has made up his mind and is intent on leaving before the transfer deadline.
In a lengthy statement on his social media pages, Lookman said he was ‘truly sorry’ to have to take such drastic action following an ‘extremely difficult’ period in his career
‘Over the past three years at Atalanta, I’ve given absolutely everything. Not just as a footballer, but as a person. I’ve always worn the shirt with pride and tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication,’ he wrote.
‘I came here with the hope of helping this special club grow and together, we’ve created memories that will stay with me forever. Winning the Europa League and standing shoulder to shoulder with my teammates that night in Dublin celebrating with our fans was one of the proudest moments of my career so far. It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it.
‘Atalanta, and especially its supporters, have become a part of me. This place has felt like home from the moment I arrived and I’ve always tried to repay that love – even in moments where things haven’t been easy behind the scenes.
‘That’s what makes writing this so hard. I have loved every moment but feel that now, after three wonderful years in Bergamo, it is the right time to move on and experience a new adventure.’
According to Lookman, Atalanta continue to hold him hostage despite receiving a suitable bid from a potential suitor this summer.
‘There have been numerous clubs approach Atalanta in the past and I have previously always stayed loyal. However, myself and the ownership of the club have been in agreement that now is the right time and the club were clear with me that if a fair offer came in they would allow me to move,’ he added.
‘Despite now receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed sadly the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.
‘As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough.’
Lookman continued: ‘I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.
‘Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I’ve endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice.
‘To the fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say this: I’m truly sorry it’s come to this. I hope you can understand this incredibly difficult situation. It’s simply about standing up for what I believe is fair and right. The support you have always given me has been incredible and the bond we have created together is special.
‘I hope to work together with the club to find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible. With love and gratitude, Ademola.’
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