Chelsea Plot Strong Double Swoop for Male Utd Star, Arsenal
Chelsea seem in the driver’s seat to sign Xavi Simons, although a deal isn’t done yet. Toolbox are another club supposedly in the mix, however despite where the 22-year-old lands, PSG stand to take advantage of his transfer.As formerly reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig paid EUR80 million to sign Simons, with EUR55 million of that paid upfront. The 22-year-old is under contract through June 2027, and PSG consisted of a sell-on clause that guarantees them a portion of any future transfer fee.That technique has currently paid off for PSG this summer.
According to The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, the club earned EUR17 million(₤ 15 million)from Hugo Ekitiké’s transfer to Liverpool due to a comparable clause.Romano likewise exposed that Chelsea are making strong development in settlements over personal terms.
Simons is stated to be available to the move and interested in signing up with the Premier League side, with talks still ongoing.Luciano Lima/Getty Images On Saturday, Romano reported that Chelsea are actively pursuing deals for Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, with each being dealt with as a different target rather
than alternatives.Talks over Simons are advancing well, and Leipzig are aware of Simons ‘desire to sign up with Chelsea. While no official settlements have taken place for Garnacho yet, he stays on Chelsea’s shortlist– and Garnacho is also stated to be available to the move.This weekend, reporter Sacha Tavolieri reported that Simons formally informed RB Leipzig that he wanted to sign up with Chelsea. Furthermore, he exposes that talks are expected to take a definitive turn in the coming days.Tavolieri adds that RB Leipzig verified the Dutchman’s departure several days ago. The club has given that moved its focus to a No. 8-No. 10 type who can play centrally, which rules out some of their earlier targets.Meanwhile, TalkSPORT just recently revealed that Chelsea are preparing an opening quote for the 22-year-old, who is close to reaching an arrangement on individual terms. Simons is still holding talks with other clubs, including Arsenal, who stay strongly interested.