5 h. ago RB Leipzig step up Nkunku interest to provide Chelsea boost for potential signings

Nkunku’s former club are looking into permanent dealLondon club unwilling to pay £50m for GarnachoRB Leipzig have stepped up attempts to sign Christopher Nkunku on a permanent deal, potentially paving the way for Chelsea to accelerate their search for attacking reinforcements.Chelsea need sales before pressing ahead with moves for Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho but their hopes of shifting Nkunku appeared to have hit a dead end when Bayern Munich’s move for the forward stalled. Bayern had an offer of a loan with an option to buy for the Frenchman rejected over the weekend and have so far shown little inclination of wanting to pay enough to buy him. Chelsea’s preference is a permanent sale rather than a loan for Nkunku as he is not part of their long-term plans. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Nkunku’s Bayern transfer stalls delaying Simons and Garnacho moves to Chelsea

Chelsea holding out for permanent deal with BayernLondon club unwilling to pay £50m for GarnachoBayern Munich’s move for Christopher Nkunku has stalled, delaying Chelsea’s attempts to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.Chelsea hope to offload Nkunku, who is not in the club’s plans for the season, and want the forward to leave on a permanent basis. Bayern had a loan offer with an option to buy rejected at the weekend and it remains to be seen if they are prepared to pay enough to sign the Frenchman. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Chelsea confident of signing Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho as Blues accelerate transfer plans

Blues are plotting to bolster their attacking options before the summer transfer window closes

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28 h. ago Chelsea sent Xavi Simons transfer warning as RB Leipzig stand ground despite agreement

Chelsea are still looking to add to their squad before the close of the transfer window and boss Enzo Maresca wants more attacking players, with RB Leipzig's Netherland international Xavi Simons prime on their shortlist

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41 h. ago Xavi Simons makes transfer preference clear as Man City eye Chelsea hijack

Chelsea have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons all summer long but saw a switch called into question with fresh interest from one of their Premier League rivals

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8 d. 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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9 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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