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Major doubt cast on Xavi Simons transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea have been dealt a big blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. The Blues have held talks with the German side over a deal for the 22-year-old. Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their hopes of signing Simons this summerGetty The Blues have agreed personal terms with the midfielder but have not finalised a feeGetty Personal terms have already been agreed ahead of a potential move to west London. However, the two clubs have so far been unable to come to an agreement on a fee. Leipzig are holding out for a deal close to £60million for the Netherlands international. Meanwhile, Chelsea had been hoping to spend less than £52million on Simons. Christopher Nkunku has also been discussed in negotiations in a potential player-plus-cash deal which would see him return to Leipzig. Chelsea have now been handed a setback by the Bundesliga outfit’s sporting director. Marcel Schafer has given a blunt assessment of Simons’ Leipzig future. He explained: “We make all our decisions based on sporting and economic criteria. “When it has been beneficial for all parties, we have facilitated player transfers in the past. “Currently, that is not the case, and if nothing changes, Xavi will remain an RB Leipzig player.” Leipzig sporting director Schafer says Simons will stay if ‘nothing changes’Getty Simons played the full 90 minutes in his current club’s DFB Pokal first round tie on Saturday. He scored and provided an assist in a 4-2 victory over fourth tier Sandhausen. Schafer’s update on Simons’ future follows fears Manchester City could hijack Chelsea’s pursuit of the former Paris Saint-Germain starlet. talkSPORT understands his ability to play both as an attacking midfielder and on the wing appeals to City. As for Chelsea, Enzo Maresca has already spent over £240million on eight new signings this summer. Of those additions, four were handed their Premier League debuts on Sunday afternoon. Things didn’t go to plan on the pitch, howeverGetty The Blues began their campaign with a frustrating goalless draw at home to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens were both included in the starting line-up by Maresca. Meanwhile, Liam Delap and Estevao were both introduced from the bench during the second half. Jorrel Hato and Dario Essugo were also in the matchday squad but both remained unused substitutes against Palace.
Chelsea have been dealt a big blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons.
The Blues have held talks with the German side over a deal for the 22-year-old.
Personal terms have already been agreed ahead of a potential move to west London.
However, the two clubs have so far been unable to come to an agreement on a fee.
Leipzig are holding out for a deal close to £60million for the Netherlands international.
Meanwhile, Chelsea had been hoping to spend less than £52million on Simons.
Christopher Nkunku has also been discussed in negotiations in a potential player-plus-cash deal which would see him return to Leipzig.
Chelsea have now been handed a setback by the Bundesliga outfit’s sporting director.
Marcel Schafer has given a blunt assessment of Simons’ Leipzig future.
He explained: “We make all our decisions based on sporting and economic criteria.
“When it has been beneficial for all parties, we have facilitated player transfers in the past.
“Currently, that is not the case, and if nothing changes, Xavi will remain an RB Leipzig player.”
Simons played the full 90 minutes in his current club’s DFB Pokal first round tie on Saturday.
He scored and provided an assist in a 4-2 victory over fourth tier Sandhausen.
Schafer’s update on Simons’ future follows fears Manchester City could hijack Chelsea’s pursuit of the former Paris Saint-Germain starlet.
talkSPORT understands his ability to play both as an attacking midfielder and on the wing appeals to City.
As for Chelsea, Enzo Maresca has already spent over £240million on eight new signings this summer.
Of those additions, four were handed their Premier League debuts on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues began their campaign with a frustrating goalless draw at home to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.
Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens were both included in the starting line-up by Maresca.
Meanwhile, Liam Delap and Estevao were both introduced from the bench during the second half.
Jorrel Hato and Dario Essugo were also in the matchday squad but both remained unused substitutes against Palace.
