Chelsea Face Ticking Clock for €70M-Rated Attacker as PSG Stand to Benefit | OneFootball

Chelsea remain at a standstill in their interest in former PSG ace Xavi Simons. The Blues have yet to move off players with no future at Stamford Bridge to clear the way for the 22-year-old standout.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that RB Leipzig have accepted an €80 million offer for Simons, with €55 million payable upfront. Simons is contracted to Leipzig until June 2027, and PSG inserted a sell-on clause ensuring they earn a cut of any future transfer.

That strategy has already proven lucrative. Adam Crafton of The Athletic noted that PSG received €17 million (£15 million) from Hugo Ekitiké’s recent transfer to Liverpool thanks to a similar clause.

What’s the latest on Chelsea landing former PSG standout

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Sky Sport Germany’s Philipp Hinze reports that Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has recently stepped into negotiations over Simons, even reaching out to Chelsea directly. The message was clear: Chelsea must offload players before making a formal bid for the Dutch midfielder.

Only a swap deal — potentially involving Christopher Nkunku — seems possible at this stage. Leipzig are holding firm on their €70 million price tag, and with only a few days left in the window, time is running out.

Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo reported that Simons has already informed the board he wants to leave, making it clear he doesn’t want to waste more time. His preferred destination is Chelsea, where he has been pursued for weeks.

An agreement is already in place between the player and the club. However, Chelsea still need to offload several players before sealing the transfer, with Christopher Nkunku among those considered for a potential move.