Chelsea are about to make a big summer transfer: Xavi Simons is going to join from RB Leipzig. Even though the Blues haven’t made an official offer yet, talks are said to be going well, and there is a growing sense that a deal worth up to €70 million can be reached before the transfer deadline.
Sources say that Simons has already agreed to personal terms with Chelsea, who are now the favourites to sign the Dutch international. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who moved to Leipzig from PSG in January, is seen as a key part of Enzo Maresca’s plan to rebuild Chelsea. Reports say that the deal is almost done, and Chelsea is expected to meet Leipzig’s asking price with a structured offer that includes extras.
Leipzig, who paid about €50 million for Simons, is willing to sell him if they get the right price. Chelsea just paid £35.5 million for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato and looks ready to spend another €200 million before the deadline, with Simons at the top of their list. Simons can play in the middle or on the outside, and he would add more energy to a Chelsea midfield that has relied on Cole Palmer for creativity.
Simons Picked Chelsea Over Other Teams
The fact that Simons chose Chelsea over interest from Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Tottenham has given the London team a big edge. Chelsea is in a strong position because they were quick to negotiate and lay the groundwork early on, even though other European giants showed interest late.
If a deal is reached this week, Simons will be Chelsea’s eighth signing of the window. The club’s top brass is pushing to get all of the big deals done early, since the Premier League season is coming up quickly. For Maresca, getting Simons could be very important for how Chelsea attacks in the 2025/26 season.
