Xavi Simons Transfer: Chelsea Receive £90m Boost as Leipzig Star Shows Commitment
Chelsea’s summer transfer business could be set for another major coup, with RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons emerging as a top target in their £90 million transfer plan.
The Blues have already spent close to £300 million in the current transfer window, bringing in Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Jorrel Hato as key additions, alongside promising youngsters Dario Essugo and Mamadour Sarr. Several high-profile departures, including Noni Madueke, Joao Felix, and Djorde Petrovic, have helped balance the books.
Following their Club World Cup victory and a series of player sales, Chelsea have regained strong financial footing, allowing them to pursue both Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, with a new centre-back also on the radar due to Levi Colwill’s long-term knee injury.
Amid the speculation, Simons played the full 90 minutes in RB Leipzig’s 2-1 friendly defeat to Lens, just days after being left out of the squad against Atalanta — a match absence that fueled transfer rumours. His continued professionalism, despite wanting the move, could work in Chelsea’s favour, ensuring he remains match-fit and ready to adapt quickly if the deal goes through.
Talks between Chelsea and Leipzig are expected to intensify this week. Should negotiations stall, Simons may feature in Leipzig’s DFB Pokal opener against Sandhausen this weekend — a move that could add another twist to one of the summer’s biggest transfer stories.
