It is a guarantee that Chelsea will begin next season with plenty of talented attackers in their squad. Will Xavi Simons join the Blues and be part of the exciting project at Stamford Bridge, though?
RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons, 22, has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea, particularly this week.
The attacking midfielder is still under contract with German club Leipzig until 2027, but the speculation is growing around a potential switch to West London.
Blues fans should be encouraged with claims that Simons would love to join Chelsea this summer. Apparently, Chelsea believe they can strike a deal for Simons to bring the £60m-rated star to the club, but there has been a bit of silence on the potential transfer in the last 24-48 hours.
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Chelsea make progress for Xavi Simons transfer
Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano provided a positive update on Saturday morning regarding Chelsea’s pursuit to sign Simons.
According to Romano via X, Chelsea and Leipzig are in ‘advanced talks’ for Simons.
Apparently, progress is being made over a deal as the teams continue discussions, so everything appears to be moving in the right direction.
In addition, personal terms have also ‘advanced’ as Simons seeks a move to Chelsea, where he would be playing in the Premier League for the very first time.
It is a double boost to hear Chelsea advancing over club talks and personal terms as they try to wrap up the Simons transfer, which would give them yet another skilful creator.
Simons largely played on the left wing last season for Leipzig. If he joins the Blues, he and Jamie Gittens could enjoy a fascinating battle for the starting position in the strongest line-up.
Xavi Simons vs Florian Wirtz
Liverpool signed German superstar Florian Wirtz, 22, from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, with the deal worth £100m plus a further £16m in potential add-ons (BBC).
Therefore, it’s worth looking at how Wirtz and Simons compare last season in the Bundesliga.
If Chelsea can get the Simons deal over the line, they will be signing one of the most exciting young creators around. He scored 11 goals and created eight assists in 33 games across all competitions last season for Leipzig, but we’re optimistic those numbers could rise in Chelsea colours.
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