Chelsea are reportedly advancing on personal terms with RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons and want to be fast on this deal.
That’s according to the latest update from journalist Fabrizio Romano, with the Blues strongly stepping up their pursuit of Simons.
Last week, CaughtOffside were informed of Simons’ agents holding initial talks with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Since then, it seems Chelsea have done their best to move into the most advanced position, even if nothing has been fully agreed just yet.
See below for the latest details on this exciting Chelsea transfer saga from Romano’s official X account…
?? Understand Chelsea are advancing in talks with Xavi Simons on personal terms!
Xavi, keen on the move and open to joining Chelsea… direct talks in progress to agree contract details and terms.
Chelsea want to be fast ahead of club to club talks with Leipzig. pic.twitter.com/4XhH6gzeOL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2025
Romano posted: “Understand Chelsea are advancing in talks with Xavi Simons on personal terms! Xavi, keen on the move and open to joining Chelsea… direct talks in progress to agree contract details and terms. Chelsea want to be fast ahead of club to club talks with Leipzig.”
Xavi Simons to Chelsea over Arsenal?
It looks like Chelsea have simply been faster than Arsenal here, which will no doubt frustrate Gunners supporters.
CaughtOffside were previously told that Arsenal were in the race for the Netherlands international, whose asking price could be as low as €60m.
That’s a pretty generous fee for such a talented young player who could clearly give Mikel Arteta an upgrade on inconsistent performers like Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
Xavi Simons celebrates a goal for RB Leipzig (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
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