Matt Law shares big update on Chelsea’s pursuit of Xavi Simons | OneFootball

Chelsea have already set up a deal with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons, but want to move on Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku first according to Matt Law.

The Blues have had a busy summer in which they’ve made four signings in Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea aren’t done there and are looking to close deals for both Simons and Alejandro Garnacho before the end of the window.

Chelsea have set up Xavi Simons deal with RB Leipzig

The Blues have been locked in negotiations with Leipzig for a number of weeks, but as of yet haven’t made an official offer for the 22-year-old.

Leipzig are said to want a total package of £60m for the Dutchman, but Chelsea are looking to agree a deal of around £50m for Simons.

Simons is expected to join Chelsea before the end of the window. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Simons has made it clear he wants to join Chelsea, and it’s expected the move will happen, but Leipzig also need to sort out a replacement.

Fabrizio Romano believes there’s an 85% chance the deal happens, however, Law has reported in The Telegraph Chelsea have already set up a deal with Leipzig for Simons.

The report adds the Blues want to move Nkunku and Jackson on first before looking to complete the deal with Leipzig.

Simons can play both on the left and as a number ten, making him a great fit for Enzo Maresca’s system, and he would provide another exciting option in attack.

Nkunku to return to RB Leipzig?

There’s a possibility Nkunku could return to Leizpig two years after leaving in a deal worth £52m, with a move to Bayern Munich now looking unlikely.

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Bayern only want to do a loan deal, but Chelsea are insisting on a permanent deal, with their asking price believed to be £43m.

However, Nkunku could still could return to the Bundesliga, and there’s believed to be confidence Chelsea and Leipzig can agree a deal.