Xavi Simons before Chelsea move: Leipzig under pressure before the transfer deadline!

Xavi Simons before Chelsea move: Leipzig under pressure before the transfer deadline!

Xavi Simons' transfer to Chelsea could prove to be one of the hottest topics in football in the summer of 2025. After a sobering 6-0 defeat against Bayern Munich, it could well be that Simons has played his last game for RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old midfielder expressed frustration after the game and was the first to leave the stadium, further fueling rumors of a possible move. Loud Picture Simons really wants to leave RB Leipzig, but the club has not yet made any progress in the transfer process.

The clock is ticking because the transfer window closes on September 1st at 8 p.m. RB Leipzig hopes to be able to sell Simons for a hefty €70 million, while talks with Chelsea have so far been rather loose. But the relationship between the two clubs is not entirely cold: Chelsea is obviously interested in Simons and has already agreed on personal terms with him. Unfortunately, the London club has not yet submitted an official offer to Leipzig.

Unclear future for Simons

In an update, RB Leipzig coach Ola Werner emphasized that Simons is well trained and motivated, even if he remains part of the squad. The club is struggling with the challenge that Simons' departure could block alternative transfers. Those responsible at the club know how important this situation is and that is why the player is currently the focus of negotiations. Marcel Schäfer, sports director of RB Leipzig, explained that Simons will stay at the club as long as the conditions are not right. There are also reports that Chelsea are willing to offer players such as Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku or Carney Chukwuemeka in exchange, but this has not significantly advanced the talks.

It will be exciting to see how things continue after the Bayern game. Another point is that RB Leipzig has already agreed with Liverpool's Harvey Elliott as a potential successor to Simons. But here too, speed is the order of the day: there is competition, and the young player Tyler Dibling, who is moving from Southampton to Everton for 48 million euros, shows that the market is being tapped.

The possibilities for Chelsea

The situation for Chelsea is also complex. Simons could receive a contract for a period of up to six years in a possible transfer, which opens up further options in the squad. Should the move go through, he would be in competition for a place at Chelsea, including on the left wing, which he would share with Jamie Gittens. With Chelsea currently primarily focused on signing a central defender, it remains to be seen how negotiations will develop after the Bundesliga restarts this weekend.

The coming days will be crucial for Simons' future and Leipzig's aspirations in the transfer market. RB Leipzig not only has to sort out the departures, but at the same time also have to attract new talent like Elliott to fill the gaps and start the Bundesliga season strongly. Fans will be excited to see how everything turns out.

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