“Understand Chelsea” -Fabrizio Romano shares latest update on pursuit of £60m rated star | OneFootball

Chelsea are now in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over a move for Xavi Simons according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues have identified Simons as the player they want to add to their attack, following the signings of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

Simons is thought to be close to agreeing to personal terms, and has made it clear his preference is a move to the Premier League.

Chelsea and Leipzig in advanced talks for Xavi Simons

Chelsea reportedly want as many as eight or nine attacking options in their squad to rotate between next season, as they prepare for their return to the Champions League.

Noni Madueke has joined Arsenal, whilst Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix are both expected to leave, meaning there’s room for another attacker.

Simons is closing in on a move to Chelsea. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Chelsea are progressing well on a deal for Simons, with Leipzig thought to want around €65m for the 22-year-old, and Romano has provided an update.

He took to X.com and said:

“Understand Chelsea and RB Leipzig are now in advanced talks for Xavi Simons.

“Negotiations club to club progressing well, still work to do but heading positive direction.

“Xavi, keen on Chelsea project with personal terms talks also advanced.”

Simons can play both on the left and as a number ten, making him a great fit for Enzo Maresca’s system, and he scored 11 goals and registered eight assists in 33 appearances in all competitions last season.

Benfica in negotiations with Joao Felix

With Simons moving closer to move to Chelsea, Felix is edging closer to the Stamford Bridge exit door, despite only joining last summer.

Chelsea spent £45m on the Portugal international, who spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan.

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Felix has made it clear he wants to return to Benfica, and the Blues are said to be in negotiations with the Portuguese giants.

Benfica are said to be open to signing Felix on a permanent deal, with Chelsea’s asking price for the 25-year-old reportedly £43.3m.