Chelsea Close to Xavi Simons Deal as Leipzig Agree Terms

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 that the deal will go through.

Chelsea are ready to submit an official bid, however further player offloads to offset the costs are needed first.

The 22-year-old is still interested in joining the Premier League club, especially with the guarantee of Champions League football.

Furthermore, the Xavi Simons deal is currently independent of Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United.

Bayern Munich are highly unlikely to stay in the race given the signing of Luis Díaz, while Arsenal stand an outside chance.