After spending the last couple of weeks parting with players rather than signing them, it looks like Chelsea have once again turned their attention towards bringing in fresh faces to Stamford Bridge. Quite a few players have been linked with the Blues when it comes to versatile forwards capable of playing on both wings as well as a number 10.
Names like Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze have been doing the rounds of the Chelsea transfer rumour mill. But in recent days, it looks like Xavi Simons has moved ahead of everybody else in this regard.
Simons is believed to be eager to leave RB Leipzig after they failed to qualify for the Champions League. And there is a positive update on Chelsea's chances of signing the Dutchman th
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are advancing in talks with Simons on personal terms. He is keen on the move and open to joining the Blues.
Fabrizio Romano confirms elite talent wants to join Chelsea
Simons is one of the most highly-regarded talents in world football right now. But then, that has been the case going back to his days at FC Barcelona's La Masia.
Since then, Simons has had his ups and downs. He chose to leave Barcelona to join PSG and it is a move that clearly did not work out for him. When you look at how things have turned out for Lamine Yamal, could he have enjoyed the same trajectory if he had stayed on?
Simons has proven himself at clubs like PSV and RB Leipzig, though. While capable of playing on both wings, he is not a typical touchline winger that fits into Enzo Maresca's system. Instead, it is more likely that he would be deployed in the number 10 role if he arrives. That makes sense considering both Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku are expected to leave this summer.