- Chelsea have spent €197.5M on attackers this summer but plan further signings
- The club have initiated talks with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons
- Leipzig want at least €70M, while Chelsea are pushing for a lower fee
Key Takeaways:
Chelsea have no plans on stopping with their shopping spree despite already spending €197.5M on attackers this summer – €64.3M for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, €63.7M for Joao Pedro, €35.5M for Liam Delap, and €34M for Estevao, although the Brazilian’s deal was agreed earlier.
🚨🔵 Xavi Simons has opened doors to Chelsea move after direct contacts with his camp!
Club to club talks will start from Tuesday as Chelsea-Leipzig will discuss deal conditions.
For #CFC deal depends on outgoings.
Arsenal remain also keen but Gyökeres and outgoings, priority. pic.twitter.com/WpqPxuf9RJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2025
According to German Sky Sports, the London club have recently opened negotiations with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons. The Dutch attacking midfielder does not want to stay with the Bulls next season due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League.
The same source reports that both clubs are working toward a verbal agreement and plan another round of talks. Leipzig are asking for at least €70M, while Chelsea are reluctant to meet that price. Simons cost the Germans €50M last season when he joined from PSG, and they aim to secure a profit of at least €20M.