Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, sources have instructed ESPN.
The 21-year-old is open to becoming a member of the Premier League membership and Leipzig are prepared to promote regardless of solely signing Simons on a everlasting foundation in January for an preliminary payment of €50 million ($58.8m).
Simons had spent the earlier 18 months on mortgage at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain earlier than transferring completely.
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Sources have instructed ESPN Leipzig count on to make a revenue on any sale and are on the lookout for a payment in extra of €60m.
Chelsea are but to agree private phrases with Simons, who has additionally attracted curiosity from Arsenal and Tottenham prior to now, though it stays to be seen if both membership enters the operating this time. Studies in Germany counsel Bayern Munich are additionally monitoring the state of affairs.
Simons can be Chelsea’s eighth summer season signing in the event that they had been to finish a deal. They’re additionally advancing talks with Ajax for 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato.
