Transfer rumors, news: Xavi Simons eyes Chelsea over Bayern, Barça
RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons wants a switch to the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
www.espn.com.sgI don’t have live tool access right now, but here’s a concise update based on recent reporting I’ve seen:
- The latest transfer chatter around Xavi Simons centers on continued interest from several top clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur’s reported signing in 2025 highlighted by Sky Sports as a completed move in a deal worth around £51m. If true, that would mark a high-profile Premier League transition for Simons after his RB Leipzig spell.[2]
- Other outlets in mid-to-late 2025 suggested Chelsea had been pursuing him, with rumors of approaches and price tags in the €50m–€55m range and discussions about personal terms, though rivals in London were also active in the market. These rumors reflect a highly fluid window rather than a confirmed transfer.[1][6]
- Transfer-focused sites in 2026 continued to track his market value and potential destinations, with older aggregators listing him as a high-value, mobile midfielder well into the 20s age range and a body of rumors rather than a settled deal.[3][4][5]
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