Chelsea are hoping to complete the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig this summer, but negotiations remain ongoing to find an agreement.

Sky Germany can report that Chelsea are still working on a deal for Xavi Simons and a verbal agreement is almost complete.There’s remains a strong feeling at both RB Leipzig and the London club

We love a Fabrizio Romano Tweet hot off the press, and we’ve got one here for you. The Italian transfer insider has just come in with an update on one of the longer running stories of the year – Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United.

A sale could directly affect Chelsea's hopes of negotiating a favourable deal for Simons. If Leipzig secure a substantial fee for Sesko, they may feel less pressure to compromise on any subsequent departures.

Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has emerged as a potential target. The Argentine winger has reportedly fallen out with new United boss Ruben Amorim and was excluded from their US pre-season tour. Chelsea are closely tracking his situation but are prioritising player sales before making a formal move.

As Arsenal and Chelsea jostle to sign Xavi Simons this summer, the Telegraph have now revealed which Premier League outfit the 22-year-old is leaning towards. Matt Law now claims that the RB Leipzig No.10 – who is valued around £60m – views a move to Stamford Bridge as his most attractive option, as things stand.

Chelsea have advanced their interest in RB Leipzig's XavI Simons and the player has made a decision over a potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

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