Xavier Simons is closing in on a move to Chelsea from RB Leipzig. The story was first reported on 22 July and is backed by 3 reports, including 3 from tier-1 sources, led by @Plettigoal.
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🚨💣 BREAKING | Tottenham are now preparing to hijack the imminent deal for #Xavi Simons to Chelsea. Xavi has been excused from team duties due to contract talks and is no longer in Leipzig, as RB confirm. #CFC #COYS Xavi and Chelsea still have a full agreement in place – and Chelsea remain very much in the race, now alongside Tottenham. Leipzig are waiting for official offers. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇳🇱
🚨🔵 Coach Ole Werner has confirmed our news: the current plan for #Xavi Simons is for him to start for RB Leipzig against FC Bayern in the Bundesliga opener tonight in Munich. After that, the focus will be on his move to Chelsea, with Leipzig also expecting the offer from England. Xavi still only wants #CFC. Personal terms are 100% agreed. @SkySportDE 🇳🇱
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🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL | RB Leipzig are now pushing to sign Carney Chukwuemeka. Leipzig have opened talks over the 21 y/o central midfielder from Chelsea. Further steps are planned for Wednesday. #CFC ⚠️ Leipzig have now also been informed that Chelsea want to sign Xavi Simons. RB are prepared to sell. A verbal agreement between Xavi and Chelsea is close, but not 100% done yet. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🏴🇳🇬|🇳🇱
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