Chelsea Ready €70m Bid to Beat Arsenal in Race for Xavi Simons
Chelsea are set to launch a €70 million bid for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, aiming to beat Arsenal to the highly rated Dutch international, according to multiple reports.
Enzo Maresca’s side has already spent big this summer, bringing in Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, and Liam Delap for a combined £160 million. But the Blues are not done yet.
Transfer Momentum Building
Negotiations for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato are said to be in advanced stages, with personal terms reportedly agreed. Now, attention has shifted to 21-year-old Xavi Simons, whose future at Leipzig is under increasing speculation.
Chelsea are eying Xavi Simons
Reports from talkSPORT suggest that Chelsea are receiving “positive signals” from RB Leipzig, with talks having “accelerated” in recent days. The Bundesliga club are expected to entertain bids around €70 million.
Arsenal Also Interested
Arsenal are also believed to be monitoring Simons and may launch a rival bid. However, Chelsea are moving faster, positioning themselves as frontrunners in the race.
Simons had an impressive season in Germany and is also on Manchester United’s radar, but Leipzig are more likely to sell to the highest bidder before the transfer window shuts.
Strategic Squad Planning
Chelsea’s recruitment this summer highlights a focus on youth and flair. With Estevao and Kendry Paez ready to feature next season, and new signings already joining up, adding Simons would cap off a bold window of attacking reinforcements.
Manager Enzo Maresca appears determined to shape a dynamic and future-focused squad, and Simons’ creativity and versatility could be key to that vision.
