“Not expected to” – Romano provides major update on Xavi Simons amid Chelsea negotiations | OneFootball

Xavi Simons did not train with RB Leipzig on Friday and is not expected to be part of the squad for Saturday’s game against Atalanta according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea are in negotiations with Leipzig over a move for the 22-year-old, with the Bundesliga outfit said to want a total package of £60m.

The Blues have already signed three attackers this summer in Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, whilst they are looking to make Simons the fourth.

Xavi Simons didn’t train with Leipzig on Friday

The Dutchman is said to want to join Chelsea, despite interest from Bayern Munich, and the Blues are said to be close to reaching a verbal agreement with Simons.

The Dutch international removed Leipzig from his Instagram bio in a clear message he wants to leave, but a club to club agreement is yet to be reached.

Simons wants to join Chelsea this summer. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Simons is currently part of Leipzig’s pre-season camp, but Romano has provided a major update on the transfer saga.

He took to X.com and said:

EXCL: Xavi Simons did not train with RB Leipzig group on Friday… and he’s not expected to be part of the squad today.

“His decision is clearly oriented to Chelsea move, after deleting Leipzig from Instagram bio.

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“Negotiations at advanced stages between Chelsea and Leipzig.”

Simons scored 11 goals and registered eight assists in 33 appearances for Leipzig in all competitions last season, but has almost certainly played his last game for the club.

Inter stepping up interest in Nkunku

With Chelsea looking to bring Simons in, Christopher Nkunku looks set to be the next attacker to leave Stamford Bridge.

Nkunku is expected to depart this summer, with Chelsea said to have set their asking price at £43.3m for the 27-year-old.

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are said to be interested, but it’s believed Inter Milan are starting to work on a deal, although Chelsea are yet to receive any official offers for Nkunku.