Latest Chelsea transfer news with Xavi Simons posting an update on social media as talks to join the Blues advance

Santi Aouna reports that RB Leipzig are eyeing up Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Foot Mercato journalist also links the Moroccan international

Chelsea appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons, with advanced discussions underway between the Blues and German outfit RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Alongside Chelsea, Aston Villa have also been credited with interest in Garnacho, while Unai Emery’s side also includes another target for the Blues in the form of England international Morgan Rogers. Villa hope to hand Rogers a new contract this summer, however.

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is open to joining the Premier League club and Leipzig are willing to sell despite only signing Simons on a permanent basis in January for an initial fee of €50 million ($58.8m).

Chelsea are edging closer to landing Dutch sensation Xavi Simons, with the Blues reportedly preparing an opening bid after learning RB Leipzig’s €70 million (£60.7m/$81.5m) valuation. Talks between the Blues,

With Xavi Simons looking increasingly likely to leave RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga outfit have found a possible replacement in England. That's according to Fussballtransfers, who reports that Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss is on their shortlist.

Xavi Simons has rejoined RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The Athletic reported last week that Simons was close to joining Leipzig for a second spell, having spent last season on loan ...

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future at Red Bull Arena appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

Arsenal and Chelsea will be able to sign Xavi Simons for a discounted price if they formalise their interest in the wantaway RB Leipzig star. The Netherlands international has made clear his desire to leave the Bundesliga club this summer. RB’s position has been rendered weak following their failure to qualify for European football next season.

RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons will likely miss the rest of the calendar year after undergoing surgery on an ankle ligament injury. The Netherlands international sustained the injury to his left ...