RB Leipzig name Xavi Simons in training camp squad as Chelsea agreement nears | OneFootball

RB Leipzig have named Xavi Simons in their training camp squad that will travel to Donaueschingen today. Despite this, Philipp Hinze reports that talks between Simons’ entourage and Chelsea are well advanced with a full agreement close.

This comes following further discussions between Simons’ representatives and Chelsea officials on Monday. The Dutchman has also made it known that should he leave RB Leipzig – who failed to qualify for European football – then a move to the Premier League is preferred.

As reported by Transfermarkt, RB Leipzig would settle for a fee in the region of €70m, a €20m return on the player they signed on a permanent basis from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 following a successful loan spell.

A sale of Simons would significantly help Leipzig balance the books when it comes to their spending this summer. So far, they have spent €92m and do not look like stopping. The 22-year-old’s departure would greatly reduce their net spend.

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