47 h. ago Chelsea face double Xavi Simons blow as RB Leipzig unconvinced by swap deal proposal

A Premier League rival has also entered the race for the forward’s signature

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55 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Spurs in for Savinho? Magassa off to Forest?

Today’s rumours are awaiting the building emailIt’s been at least 13 minutes since Chelsea bought a player they don’t need and withdrawal symptoms are biting hard. As such, they’ve begun talks with RB Leipzig, the idea being to swap Christopher Nkunku and cash for Xavi Simons. Though presumably the deal wouldn’t actually be a swap, rather 793 separate deals payable over 32,321 years with the players valued at knockdown prices of £9065m and £19324m, respectively.Nor will that be it. No squad is complete without someone who scores few and creates fewer, so Enzo Maresca is also keen to add Alejandro Garnacho to his squad. Leipzig, meanwhile, would like to acquire Harvey Elliott from Liverpool, who reportedly rejected a move to Nottingham Forest as he does not think they suit his playing style – they must’ve expected him to start rather than hang about as sub. Rather, he is said to favour a move to Serie A instead: the golden era of Harvelissimo may be just a few short weeks away. Conti...

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2 d. ago Chelsea move goalposts on £61m Xavi Simons transfer by targeting swap deal

Chelsea remain locked in talks with Red Bull Lezipig over forward Xavi Simons, but the key to securing his signature could be sending Christopher Nkunku back to his former club in a swap deal

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3 d. ago Chelsea target Xavi Simons in possible Christopher Nkunku swap deal with RB Leipzig

Nkunku is for sale and could return to Bundesliga clubBlues remain in Garnacho talks and look to sell JacksonChelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig over a potential swap deal for Xavi Simons that could lead to Christopher Nkunku returning to the German club.It is understood Leipzig would like to re-sign the France striker, who moved to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal in 2023 for £52m but has failed to settle in west London, as a replacement for Benjamin Sesko after his £73.7m move to Manchester United. Chelsea have been in negotiations with the Bundesliga club over a fee for Xavi Simons, with the Netherlands forward having already agreed personal terms despite interest from Bayern Munich. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Armando Broja: Burnley complete £20m deal for Chelsea striker as Blues fire sale continues

The Clarets have now signed three players from the west London outfit this summer

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7 d. ago Harvey Elliott provides reality check for Chelsea as Liverpool bosses take note of £60m deal

RB Leipzig are in talks to sign Liverpool's Harvey Elliott as a replacement for Xavi Simons, who may move to Chelsea for £60m, though the Reds will be taking the Dutchman's price tag into account

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7 d. ago Chelsea step up efforts to sign Garnacho and Simons in attacking reshuffle

Newcastle eyeing Nicolas Jackson after Sesko blowChelsea keen to off-load Sterling and ChilwellChelsea are to step up attempts to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United and Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and could sell Nicolas Jackson as they continue to reshape their attacking options.The club have brought in Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens and moves for Garnacho and Simons are understood to be their priority. Garnacho has played no part in United’s pre-season and is thought to be available for about £50m, although Chelsea are understood to be reluctant to pay that. The Argentina forward is believed to be keen to move to Stamford Bridge after Ruben Amorim made clear the 21-year-old is not part of his plans at Old Trafford. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Chelsea take big step towards Xavi Simons signing as RB Leipzig 'open talks' for replacement

Blues could be closing in on the signing of the RB Leipzig star

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9 d. ago Chelsea in talks over triple deal as fire sale continues amid Xavi Simons move

Blues are ramping up a summer clear-out to balance the books

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9 d. ago Jorrel Hato: Chelsea confirm £37m signing of promising Ajax defender as Blues turn attention to Xavi Simons

The versatile defender is highly rated in the Netherlands

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3 w. ago Manchester United 'face transfer battle' for £69m star wanted by Chelsea and Bayern Munich

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons emerges as a potential target for United

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