Xavi Simons deletes RB Leipzig – move to Chelsea approaching?

Xavi Simons deletes RB Leipzig – move to Chelsea approaching?

The situation surrounding Xavi Simons at RB Leipzig is becoming increasingly complicated. The 22-year-old attacker recently deleted RB Leipzig from his Instagram bio, which is widely seen as a clear signal that he is eyeing a move to Chelsea. Chelsea are very interested in Simons and see him as a key addition to their attack, while negotiations over personal contract terms have already progressed. However, Chelsea face the challenge of making room in the squad before an official offer can be made si.com reported.

Officially, Simons remains part of the RB Leipzig squad, but the uncertainty surrounding his future could have a negative impact on his upcoming game. Coach Ole Werner confirmed that Simons is scheduled for the cup opener this Saturday in Sandhausen and is part of the 20-man squad. However, this could change at the last minute, depending on developments in transfer talks with Chelsea, which are at an 'advanced stage'. Derby and Chelsea are optimistic about completing the deal soon, as Leipzig could potentially fetch €70 million for the sale of Simons, like bild.de reported.

The importance of Simons for Leipzig

Despite the rumors, Ole Werner maintains his stance that Xavi Simons plays a key role in the team. He emphasized that the quality of the player is essential for the team. Meanwhile, the current situation of Romulo, a recent Brazilian signing, appears to be putting additional strain on the team. Romulo will not be in the squad for the upcoming game as he has to complete a performance test after a medical check before he can start training.

The entire situation surrounding Xavi Simons also brings with it uncertainties. For example, if he were to get injured, this could further jeopardize his plans for a high selling price. Leipzig must now carefully consider whether to keep Simons in the squad while also considering the possibility of a lucrative transfer, while Chelsea are prepared to mobilize the financial resources needed. Likewise, the club ponders the information it has gathered about potential transfers, while they need to keep an eye on collaborations with other clubs. Simons currently has a contract until 2027 and has already signaled that he is not seeking an extension.

This situation adds to a series of transfers Chelsea are looking to make this season, with promising new signings such as Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens at the top of the list. This may be the last opportunity for RB Leipzig to transfer Simons for a reasonable price and it remains to be seen how these transfer rumors will develop in the coming days.