Chelsea Close in on Xavi Simons Transfer as Clubs Await Nkunku’s Exit

Xavi Simons looks set to join Chelsea, with all parties waiting for Christopher Nkunku’s exit before final talks with RB Leipzig can accelerate. The Dutch international only considered Chelsea and rejected interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City. According to reports, Xavi Simons has made his desire to transfer to Chelsea clear by removing Leipzig-related content from his social media.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Xavi Simons, currently at RB Leipzig, has made it clear he wants a move to Chelsea and has not considered offers from other top clubs. Leipzig are demanding around €65-70 million for the talented midfielder, confirmed by reports, who scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 25 Bundesliga games last season. Chelsea are preparing an offer close to €50 million and want to finalize the transfer once Nkunku returns to Leipzig from Chelsea, a move seen as a major condition before talks move forward.

CHELSEA’S SITUATION THIS SEASON

Chelsea have been very active in the summer transfer market, already adding several players and spending more than £240 million on new signings including João Pedro and Jorrel Hato. The team is aiming to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish in the Premier League and push for European qualification. Their next match is against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea looking at a strong start for their season as they try to push for a title challenge. Key defender Levi Colwill is out for most of the season due to a serious ACL injury, making new signings crucial for the team’s depth.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND LEIPZIG?

RB Leipzig, who finished seventh in last year’s Bundesliga, are preparing for life after Simons and have identified Nkunku’s return as a key step. Leipzig are opening their Bundesliga campaign with a visit to last season’s champions Bayern Munich. Chelsea aim to move quickly once Nkunku’s exit is arranged, hoping to secure both Simons and Alejandro Garnacho before the window closes. Chelsea face a challenging schedule with upcoming matches that could define their position in the league and test the impact of their new signings.