Chelsea Close In on Dutch Star Xavi Simons Transfer Deal

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·23. Juli 2025

Chelsea Close In on Dutch Star Xavi Simons Transfer Deal

Personal terms progressing fast as Blues race Arsenal for midfield sensation

Chelsea Close In on Dutch Star Xavi Simons Transfer Deal

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Chelsea're making rapid strides in their pursuit of Dutch star Xavi Simons with talks over personal terms now advancing positively according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Simons Open to Move

The RB Leipzig midfielder's said to be keen on joining the London club with Romano revealing:

"Xavi's excited by the project and open to joining Chelsea. Direct talks are underway to finalize the contract details"

🚨🔵 Understand Chelsea are advancing in talks with Xavi Simons on personal terms! Xavi, keen on the move and open to joining Chelsea… direct talks in progress to agree contract details and terms. Chelsea want to be fast ahead of club to club talks with Leipzig.
– Mittwoch, 23. Juli 2025

Chelsea Moving First

Chelsea are reportedly pushing to wrap up deal with Simons quickly aiming to agree personal terms before entering formal negotiations with Leipzig.

The player's already informed Leipzig of his desire to leave this summer sparking interest from several European giants most notably Arsenal who're closely monitoring the situation.