Fabrizio Romano Gives Chelsea Transfer Update on Arsenal Target With PSG Clause | OneFootball

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·4 Agustus 2025

Fabrizio Romano Gives Chelsea Transfer Update on Arsenal Target With PSG Clause

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Chelsea appear to be leading the race to sign Xavi Simons, though a deal hasn’t been finalized. Arsenal are also reportedly in the mix, but no matter where the 22-year-old ends up, PSG are poised to benefit from the transfer.

As previously reported by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig signed Simons for €80 million, with €55 million paid upfront. The Dutch midfielder is under contract through June 2027, and PSG inserted a sell-on clause that guarantees them a cut of any future sale.


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That strategy is already paying dividends. According to The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, PSG pocketed €17 million (£15 million) from Hugo Ekitiké’s transfer to Liverpool thanks to a similar clause.

Romano added that Chelsea are making significant progress in talks over personal terms. Simons is said to be open to the move and interested in joining the Premier League club, though negotiations are still ongoing.

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Romano reported Monday that Chelsea have prioritized player exits before finalizing any deal for Xavi Simons, though talks with RB Leipzig are still progressing well.

Armando Broja, João Félix, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Marc Guiu (on loan) are among those expected to depart, with more likely to follow as Chelsea’s transfer direction becomes clearer. Moreover, Simons has also informed Leipzig that he wants the move.

This past weekend, journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported that Simons formally told RB Leipzig that he wanted to join Chelsea. Moreover, he reveals that talks are expected to take a decisive turn in the coming days.

Tavolieri adds that RB Leipzig confirmed the Dutchman’s departure several days ago. The club has since shifted its focus to a No. 8-No. 10 type who can play centrally, which rules out some of their earlier targets.

Meanwhile, TalkSPORT recently revealed that Chelsea are preparing an opening bid for the 22-year-old, who is close to reaching an agreement on personal terms. Simons is still holding talks with other clubs, including Arsenal, who remain strongly interested.

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