Chelsea has a deal with Xavi Simons, Leipzig wants a new London star.

RB Leipzig has been informed of Chelsea's serious interest in transferring Dutch offensive midfielder Xavi Simons. The German club is willing to sell the player this summer. According to journalist Florian Pletenberg, negotiations between the parties have advanced rapidly. A verbal agreement between Simons and Chelsea has been reached, but it is not yet complete since they are [...]
According to journalist Florian Pletenberg, negotiations between the parties have advanced rapidly. A verbal agreement between Simons and Chelsea has been reached, but it is not yet complete since there are some details.
Leipzig has set a price of less than 70m euros for 22-year-old, viewed as one of the most promising talents in Europe, reports Telegraph, broadcast Periscope.
During the past season, Simons recorded 13 goals and 9 assistings in 39 presentations, being one of the most prominent players of the German team.
Leipzig, meanwhile, is working parallelly to get the midfielder of Chelsea, Carney Chukwemeka. The 21-year-old is seen as a potential substitute for Simons. /Periscope
) E XCL RB Leipzig are now moving to sign Carney Chukwemeka.
Leipzig have opened lines over the 21st y/o plant midfielder from Chelsea. Further steps are planned for Wednesday. ♪ CFC
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