Thomas Tuchel has already highlighted exactly why Chelsea want to sign Xavi Simons this summer

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RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons could be the next attacker to arrive at Chelsea after becoming a priority target for the Club World Cup winners.

Chelsea have already brought in Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, but their work in the transfer market is not done yet.

While Simons could be set to join the Blues, several exits at Stamford Bridge are also expected. Renato Veiga could leave and make his current employers some profit, while the likes of Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell will be expected to follow.

Regarding Simons’ potential arrival, though, Thomas Tuchel may have already given some insight into why his former club want to sign the versatile attacker.

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Thomas Tuchel has praised Xavi Simons’ technical ability, calmness and finishing

Tuchel worked with Simons at Paris Saint-Germain during his time as manager there, and the 22-year-old seems to have left a good impression on him.

In 2023, Tuchel’s Bayern Munich side took on Simons and Leipzig, and the German spoke very highly of his former player before the game, commenting on his technical skill, calmness in possession and efficiency in front of goal.

“I had Xavi Simons as a very young player in Paris,” Tuchel said in a pre-match press conference, which was relayed by PSG Post. “It was clear he had a lot of potential, he’s extremely talented.”

The ex-Chelsea head coach later went on to add: “I think his best position is half winger, half 10, so he can be free. He is technically strong, calm with the ball, and very good in front of goal.”

There is no doubt that Chelsea scouts have recognised these things as the Blues work on signing Simons from Leipzig.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Chelsea held talks with Simons’ camp on Monday in their bid to bring the Dutchman to west London this summer.

How Xavi Simons feels about joining Chelsea

If Chelsea can reach an agreement with Leipzig to sign Simons, the former PSG player should end up in blue.

While Arsenal are also interested in his signature, it is thought that Simons finds a move to Chelsea more appealing.

Simons has crossed paths with Arsenal before, helping his PSV Eindhoven side to beat the Gunners 2-0 in a Europa League game.