Overview

• Chelsea and RB Leipzig have reached a verbal agreement on a £60 million transfer for Xavi Simons after direct talks with the midfielder.
• Personal terms are reportedly well advanced and are not expected to stall the move.
• Bayern Munich’s declared interest introduces competition, raising the stakes for Chelsea’s pursuit.
• Paris Saint-Germain retains a sell-on clause that could reduce Leipzig’s net fee, adding complexity to the transfer.
• The deal may include Carney Chukwuemeka heading to Leipzig in part-exchange, a proposal still under discussion.