Chelsea's €80m Simons Bid: Dutch Star Demands Blues Move

Xavi Simons during RB Leipzig's clash against VfB Stuttgart (Image: Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Xavi Simons continues to be heavily linked with a move to Chelsea as Enzo Maresca looks to bolster his attacking options. The Blues have forked out almost £250m on new players this summer, yet they've shown no sign of slowing down in the final weeks of the window.

The RB Leipzig maestro first emerged as a target for Chelsea shortly after the Club World Cup. The west Londoners have since prioritised the sales of those who are surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, raising funds for another addition or two .

Chelsea remain in talks with Leipzig

While Leipzig have been working hard to replace Benjamin Sesko, signing Rômulo from Göztepe, Chelsea have been looking to offload a few players. It's understood that Manchester City made their own interest in Simons clear , casting doubt over a move to Stamford Bridge.

With Savinho facing an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium and Jack Grealish joining Everton on loan, the Dutchman emerged as a potential target. However, according to Fabrizio Romano on his Youtube channel , Pep Guardiola has turned his attention to Rodrygo.

Xavi Simons during RB Leipzig's clash against Rot-Weiss Essen (Image: Photo by Frederic Scheidemann/Getty Images)

Simons wants Chelsea transfer

According to ESPN UK , Simons has told Leipzig that he only wants to join Chelsea this summer, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Man City. The report claims that the Bundesliga outfit want €80m (£69m) for the playmaker after signing him from Paris Saint-Germain in January for an initial €50m (£43m).

Leipzig chief provides Simons update

Marcel Schäfer has provided an update on Simons' future this weekend. Speaking to Sky Sports Germany on Sunday afternoon, the Leipzig director said: "We make all our decisions based on sporting and economic considerations.

"If it works for everyone, then we have often allowed players to make a move in the past. Right now, that's not the case, and if nothing changes, Xavi will remain an RB Leipzig player."