Chelsea have opened talks to signal RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands.
The Blues are keen to pay as much as £60million for the Netherlands worldwide.
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Simons is anticipated to depart RB Leipzig this summer time, and is believed to be open to testing himself in England.
Simons joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain on an preliminary mortgage deal in 2023, with the transfer made everlasting in January.
The German giants forked out an preliminary £43m for the 22-year-old, with the deal together with £26m in potential add-ons.
Although it’s understood that not all add-ons have been paid by Leipzig.
However Simons now appears to be like set to be on his approach out simply months after signing a contract till 2027.
Arsenal are additionally eager on bringing him to the Premier League, however Chelsea are the primary membership to make contact together with his present aspect.
Nonetheless, any deal will possible see Leipzig demand add-ons, whereas additionally boasting a sell-on clause.
Simons has been linked with Newcastle United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich this window.
Nevertheless it’s Chelsea and Arsenal who seem to steer the race in addition to they appear to proceed their summer time spending spree.
Simons, who has reportedly rejected Bayern’s advances, is a former Barcelona academy prospect.
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In addition to Simons, Arsenal stay centered on the signing of Eberechi Eze after sealing Noni Madueke’s signature in a £52 million deal.
For the Gunners, they’ll possible solely usher in considered one of Eze or Simons if Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard each keep in north London.
Ought to a type of go, Mikel Arteta’s aspect might have a look at signing them each.
Arsenal have not but submitted a proposal for Eze, who has a £68m launch clause, however talkSPORT understands talks stay ongoing with the participant.
For Chelsea, the Blues see Simons as a possible substitute for Christopher Nkunku.
The Frenchman is free to go away Stamford Bridge this summer time, and if he departs, Enzo Mraesca’s aspect might transfer for Simons.
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Chelsea have already signed Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens on this window, however one other attacking participant is on the playing cards.
Whereas Simons typically performs as an attacking midfielder, he may function on both wing or as a false 9.
And he has definitely proved he has a watch for objective having chipped in with 21 targets for Leipzig throughout his two seasons.
He even discovered the again of the web on 22 events for PSV throughout his mortgage keep within the 2022/23 season.
Simons additionally discovered the again of the web towards England in Euro 2024 in Holland’s eventual 2-1 semi-final defeat.
