Chelsea are edging closer to landing Dutch sensation Xavi Simons, with the Blues reportedly preparing an opening bid after learning RB Leipzig’s €70 million (£60.7m/$81.5m) valuation. Talks between the Blues,

Despite negotiations with Chelsea: Xavi Simons is in RB Leipzig’s starting lineup for the friendly against Toulouse. Still no agreement has been reached; talks are ongoing - while Leipzig continue to demand a total package of €70m (including add-ons). There is still no… pic.twitter.com/HvrgoDa7Yo

RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons will likely miss the rest of the calendar year after undergoing surgery on an ankle ligament injury. The Netherlands international sustained the injury to his left ...

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future at Red Bull Arena appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

Selling Joao Felix will allow Chelsea to accelerate their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons according to Sky Sports.The Blues have been busy this summer and have already signed Jamie Gittens,

Joao Felix joined Chelsea permanently last summer for around £45m and the Blues could now recoup that figure as he edges closer to joining Al Nassr; Felix spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan,

Chelsea have identified Xavi Simons as a key target and are looking to take advantage of their strong relationship with his agent Ali Barat to get the move over the line