Chelsea have identified Xavi Simons as a key target and are looking to take advantage of their strong relationship with his agent Ali Barat to get the move over the line

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.

Some big news coming in this afternoon is suggesting that Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. This has been a big story all week and the rumours have turned into solid news and now that solid news looks like it could soon turn into a done deal!

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has left a message to former club Frankfurt and drawn a reaction from Chelsea target Xavi Simons.

Chelsea are closing in on Xavi Simons, but could the Dutch playmaker’s arrival disrupt a winning team? The 2025/26 Premier League title race could be entirely different to the walkover that was last season when all Liverpool had to be was marginally better than the rest.

Chelsea are set to make an opening bid to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands. Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs with Bayern Munich

Xavi Simons' future remains up in the air as the RB Leipzig star continues pre-season training amid Chelsea's pursuit of the attacking midfielder.

Jorrel Hato is a versatile Ajax defender who can play centre-back or left-back. The 19-year-old impressed last season with consistent performances. Chelsea’s interest in the player signals their intent to strengthen the backline.