Football Transfer News

Chelsea are advancing with their interest in RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons.

Talks over personal terms for the 22-year-old are under way, with Simons understood to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge and the Bundesliga club aware of the Blues’ interest.

Sources have indicated Bayern Munich also hold a level of interest in Netherlands international Simons, but the German champions are currently focused on Liverpool forward Luis Diaz.

Arsenal have also been made aware of Simons’ situation.