Familiar Liverpool Face Helps Leipzig Open Path to Selling Chelsea Target With PSG Clause | OneFootball

Chelsea look set to sign 22-year-old Xavi Simons, who left PSG earlier this year, with Arsenal also in the running for his signature. Wherever Simons ends up, PSG stands to gain financially from the transfer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano previously reported that Leipzig agreed to a €80 million deal for Simons, with €55 million paid upfront. The Dutch midfielder is under contract until June 2027, and PSG included a sell-on clause to ensure they receive a share of any future transfer fee.

That strategy is already paying off. According to Adam Crafton of The Athletic, PSG recently got €17 million (£15 million) from Hugo Ekitiké’s move to Liverpool thanks to a similar clause.

Romano also noted that Chelsea are making real progress in personal terms talks. Simons is reportedly open to the move and interested in joining the Premier League side, though talks are ongoing.

Jürgen Klopp to help make sale of former PSG ace easier

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If Chelsea want to land Simons, Leipzig also need to secure a replacement and it appears that Harvey Elliott is that player to take the spot of the former PSG standout. Furthermore, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp will play a role in having Elliott arrive in Germany and thus opening the path for the sale of Simons.

“After suffering from neck pain, Xavi Simons returned to training with the team on Tuesday,” Christian Falk informed CaughtOffside. “Leipzig are still open to selling the midfielder for €60m-70m [£52m-60.7m]. His transfer to Chelsea is on hold until the Blues come up with a suitable offer.

“In that event, Leipzig already have their sights set on a successor in Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott. Head of global football, Jürgen Klopp, who once coached him in Liverpool, is expected to assist in this endeavour. He is Leipzig’s secret weapon and is expected to persuade Elliott to join the project.”