Xavi Simons, Chelsea
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Top German source Phillip Hinze claims that Leipzig are hoping for €70m for their star player, with all add-ons included. Chelsea will be looking for something like €60m, and as usual in these circumstances, we expect they’ll meet in the middle at €65m.
Santi Aouna reports that RB Leipzig are eyeing up Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Foot Mercato journalist also links the Moroccan international
RB Leipzig are thought to be demanding a final fee of at least €70 million (£60.8 million, $82.1 million)—which would take Chelsea’s total outlay this summer to north of €300 million (£260.4 million, $351.9 million), comparable to the record-breaking figures bandied around by Liverpool.
Chelsea appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons, with advanced discussions underway between the Blues and German outfit RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Alfredo Pedulla reveals that Xavi Simons was on the radar of Inter Milan before he moved towards a transfer to Chelsea. The SportItalia transfer market expert reported, via FCInter1908, that the Nerazzurri decided to go all-in on signing Ademola Lookman instead.
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RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future at Red Bull Arena appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.
As previously reported by Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons, with €55 million paid up front. The 22-year-old signed a contract running through June 2027, and PSG included a sell-on clause in the deal. As a result, PSG stand to gain whenever the German side decide to sell Simons.
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