Chelsea seem to be leading the race to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with Arsenal and Bayern Munich also showing strong interest in the former PSG midfielder. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported Leipzig paid €80 million for the 22-year-old,

If Man United were to be able to sign the PSG goalkeeper, it would certainly secure Ruben Amorim’s defence and help the United boss propel his side up to the European places, but it could be a tough task to land him.

Chelsea transfer target Xavi Simons has told RB Leipzig that he wants to leave for Stamford Bridge and has subsequently been left out of the German side’s squad for a friendly match with Atalanta. The Club World Cup winners are edging closer to a £60million transfer, but the Dutchman has been stopped from putting pen to paper.

CHELSEA target Xavi Simons missed RB Leipzig’s latest training session as move to the Premier League edges closer. Simons, 22, is wanted by the Club World Cup champions and a verbal