Bayern Munich are interested in signing RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons in a move that could complicate Chelsea's pursuit of the Netherlands international.

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

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is open to joining the Premier League club and Leipzig are willing to sell despite only signing Simons on a permanent basis in January for an initial fee of €50 million ($58.