Overview
- Chelsea and RB Leipzig have settled on a potential £60 million fee for the transfer but Chelsea has yet to lodge an official bid
- The Blues need to sell Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka and Armando Broja before they can register the Netherlands international
- Xavi Simons has removed RB Leipzig from his social media bio and is reportedly close to agreeing verbal terms with Chelsea
- RB Leipzig insist on a straight cash payment and have declined player-plus deal proposals for Simons
- Simons scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in the Bundesliga last season, highlighting his appeal as a creative attacking option