RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons Prefers Chelsea Transfer Over Bayern Munich and Manchester City

- RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons expresses desire for a transfer to Chelsea despite interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, sources confirm. Chelsea set to make a €60m offer.

Xavi Simons Prefers Chelsea Move

RB Leipzig's midfielder Xavi Simons has communicated his preference for a transfer to Chelsea, declining interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, sources revealed to ESPN.

Background and Transfer Details

Simons, 22, is expected to depart Leipzig this summer with the club seeking an €80 million fee after acquiring him permanently from Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million in January. Chelsea is now prepared to make a €60 million offer for the player.

Chelsea's Transfer Activity

If the deal goes through, Simons would become Chelsea's ninth signing this summer, following a significant investment in players like João Pedro, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato.

Interest from Other Clubs

While Bayern Munich views Simons as a potential replacement for Kingsley Coman, Manchester City is considering him as well, particularly if Savinho moves to Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea's pursuit of the Netherlands international is intensifying, despite competition from top European clubs.