Transfer news, rumors: Xavi Simons to Chelsea
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In his newsletter for GiveMeSport, Fabrizio Romano was asked if Arsenal are still interested in signing Simons this summer. The journalist replied: “Yes, but Eze is higher on their list, and Simons is currently in advanced talks with Chelsea.” Simons is a terrific player; nobody can dispute that.
Voetbal International’s Joost Blaauwhof has emphasised that Xavi Simons is on his way from RB Leipzig. Chelsea are very interested in the Dutch international, who has a release clause in his
RB Leipzig are thought to be demanding a final fee of at least €70 million (£60.8 million, $82.1 million)—which would take Chelsea’s total outlay this summer to north of €300 million (£260.4 million, $351.9 million), comparable to the record-breaking figures bandied around by Liverpool.
Xavi Simons has rejoined RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The Athletic reported last week that Simons was close to joining Leipzig for a second spell, having spent last season on loan ...