Chelsea seem like closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons as widespread reviews point out that talks are critically progressing, however key points surrounding the Dutchman are actually being delivered to the floor.
Regardless of having already spent an estimated £277 million on incomings this summer season, Chelsea have achieved extraordinarily properly to steadiness the books via outgoings, which will likely be crucial amid their pact with UEFA to supply a ‘optimistic switch steadiness‘.
If Carney Chukwuemeka seals his long-awaited return to Borussia Dortmund on a everlasting deal, which may yield round £22 million, Chelsea’s cash raised via outgoings will close to the £250 million mark.
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Chelsea’s greatest performers within the Premier League final season |
Common match ranking |
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Cole Palmer |
7.33 |
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Moises Caicedo |
7.02 |
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Enzo Fernández |
6.95 |
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Nicolas Jackson |
6.88 |
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Noni Madueke |
6.82 |
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through WhoScored |
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Given Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Alfie Gilchrist and Nicolas Jackson, amongst others, may additionally depart within the coming weeks, Chelsea are in a reasonably wholesome place so as to add Simons to their squad.
In what’s a really thrilling prospect for Enzo Maresca, a transfer for the 22-year-old is a separate matter to that of Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho, and Sky Sports activities reported earlier this week that Chelsea are in talks to signal each gamers.
Their transfer for Simons is believed to be the furthest alongside, although, with negotiations described as superior by Fabrizio Romano and the participant “clear” in his want to go away Leipzig for Stamford Bridge.
As Chelsea try and make room for Simons, who’s racked up 21 targets and 23 assists in all competitions for Leipzig for the reason that begin of 2023/2024, Maresca has been despatched an intriguing warning over the ex-PSG sensation.
Chelsea despatched Xavi Simons warning as talks advance
Talking on talkSPORT’s Trans Euro Categorical podcast, Bundesliga knowledgeable Kevin Hatchard has shared rumours he is heard of potential angle issues.
“He scores targets, he makes targets, he is all the time making an attempt to have an effect on the sport. He is an actual puzzle, Xavi, as a result of I like watching him play. I like what he brings to a sport. He is bought actually silky abilities,” stated Hatchard.
“The talk in Germany has been: Is he a staff participant? Does he have angle issues? All of that.
“Now, that is likely to be paper discuss. That is likely to be simply media noise, and it simply is not true, as a result of there are some coaches that talk up for him. However there are additionally coaches which have alluded to, he could possibly be extra of a staff participant, his angle could possibly be completely different, and so on.”
The pundit additionally questioned how Simons would cope behind Cole Palmer in Maresca’s pecking order, as each males play in the identical place.
“What I am fascinated by is that if he does go to Chelsea, how does he cope with not being the principle man? As a result of he will not be, as a result of Cole Palmer’s the principle man.
“He performs in Cole Palmer’s place. So he isn’t going to be the principle man. They could play him off the left, as a result of he naturally gravitates to the left anyway.
“However I am simply fascinated to see how he offers with it, as a result of it is not a work-rate factor. The work fee’s there, since you do not play for Leipzig for those who do not work with out the ball. It is not that.”
Leipzig’s demand for Simons is rumoured to be round £60 million, so the price of a switch mistake for BlueCo could possibly be large right here in the event that they get it improper.
The very last thing Maresca wants is one other ‘Joao Felix-type’ situation on his palms, so it is going to be very intriguing to see how Simons could fare in London.
