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.

Xavi Simons is a huge step closer to joining Chelsea after the latest news from late last night came through. Chelsea will be sensing a dream opportunity now to get two of their jobs done in one clean sweep.

Chelsea have opened talks with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands. Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs with Bayern Munich and Arsenal

As Chelsea move towards the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, the immediate question is not about his talent, but his fit. If the transfer happens, the Netherlands international would be another highly technical, creative player - one who occupies many of the same zones as Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer.

London giants Chelsea and Arsenal have both been linked to RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons this summer, but a former Gunner believes the player will be

The London club are understood to be in talks with Simons’ club RB Leipzig, according to sources close to the player

Chelsea and Xavi Simons are getting closer to reaching a verbal agreement, according to Florian Plettenberg. Personal terms are not an issue, as the Netherlands attacker is reportedly open to the

PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig, and the Dutch midfielder has since drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. Fabrizio Romano previously reported that Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons,