Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of Xavi Simons, with early talks already underway between the club and the player’s camp. While no official contact has been made between Chelsea and RB Leipzig just yet, the Blues are actively exploring a deal and currently stand as the most concrete option on the table.
🚨🔵 Chelsea have a serious interest in #Xavi Simons. Understand talks between the club and the player’s camp already having started. No club-to-club talks yet. First, it needs to be checked whether an agreement can be reached between #CFC and the player.
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— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 21, 2025
Simons has made his intentions clear: he wants to leave Leipzig this summer. The Premier League is understood to be his preferred destination, and Chelsea have wasted no time in trying to position themselves at the front of the queue. The initial step now is to establish whether personal terms can be agreed before any formal bid is submitted to the German club.
Arsenal still monitoring despite Chelsea’s early move
Sources have reiterated that Arsenal remain in the mix and are monitoring the situation closely, even if they haven’t moved as assertively as Chelsea. The Gunners maintain a long-standing interest in Simons and are expected to keep tabs on developments, particularly if their plans to offload one or more attacking players (such as Leandro Trossard) materialise.
While Bayern Munich had been loosely linked, the Bundesliga giants are not actively pursuing a move at this stage. However, Max Eberl is fully briefed on Simons’ situation and could yet enter the frame later in the window depending on outgoings.
Premier League beckons as Simons pushes for summer exit
For now, all signs point to the Premier League. Simons is looking for a new challenge, and his blend of explosiveness, creativity, and versatility makes him an appealing profile for multiple top-six clubs. He can operate from the left, right, or as a central playmaker—exactly the sort of flexibility Mikel Arteta values in his attacking setup.
Chelsea’s fast start may have given them the upper hand, but with Arsenal quietly positioned in the background, this is a saga worth watching. The player’s asking price is expected to be in the £60–70m range, and any breakthrough could happen quickly once formal offers start landing.
Author Opinion
Simons wants the Premier League, and Chelsea have already made their move. But Arsenal’s interest is far from over. Should the Gunners decide to act, expect things to escalate especially with Mikel Arteta still eyeing one more creative piece to round off his summer window.
