Chelsea have opened talks with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands. Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs with Bayern Munich and Arsenal

As Chelsea move towards the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, the immediate question is not about his talent, but his fit. If the transfer happens, the Netherlands international would be another highly technical, creative player - one who occupies many of the same zones as Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer.

Chelsea and Xavi Simons are getting closer to reaching a verbal agreement, according to Florian Plettenberg. Personal terms are not an issue, as the Netherlands attacker is reportedly open to the

Chelsea seem to be progressing with a deal to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig this window as the deal heats up. The main man Fabrizio Romano has been teasing this deal for a while now and he had some positive and fresh updates on it this morning as the deal appears to be progressing.

PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig, and the Dutch midfielder has since drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. Fabrizio Romano previously reported that Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons,

The Blues have already signed Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro to improve Enzo Maresca’s attacking options, but with the club looking to sell Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, it’s been widely reported that Chelsea are looking to add at least one more attacking player to the Italian manager’s squad this summer.