Chelsea face challenge to sign attacking target – latest transfer reports | OneFootball

There is a gap in valuation between Chelsea and RB Leipzig for attacking midfielder Xavi Simons at present, according to reports.

Sky Sports say Chelsea value the Netherlands international at closer to £50m, whereas Leipzig want around £60m.

They say Simons wants to leave the German club to join the Blues this summer, and that talks remain ongoing over a deal.

The Sun, meanwhile, say current Chelsea attacker Nicolas Jackson would prefer to stay in the Premier League this summer amid interest from Bayern Munich.

They report that Bayern Munich have made contact with Chelsea over a possible move for the Senegal striker, who is valued at around £80m.

Newcastle and Aston Villa are also among the clubs reportedly keen and Jackson is said to prefer a move to either over a switch abroad.

Jackson is not said to be in a hurry to leave Chelsea, however, despite increased competition for a starting place following the arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.

Newcastle are also considering a move for Porto and Spain striker Samu Aghehowa, according to the Athletic, having missed out on Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United.

The Times, meanwhile, say the Magpies will make an improved bid for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.

Elsewhere, ESPN say PSG are expecting possible offers from Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, having signed shot stopper Lucas Chevalier from Lille.

Sky Sports say Brentford are keen on signing Bournemouth attacker Dango Ouattara.

Leeds United are interested in Brighton attacker Facundo Buonanotte, the Yorkshire Evening Post say.

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, according to Fabrizio Romano.

West Ham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City.

And Sunderland are close to completing the signing of Getafe defender Omar Alderet, Sky Italy say.