With Xavi Simons looking increasingly likely to leave RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga outfit have found a possible replacement in England.That's according to Fussballtransfers, who reports that Leicester

Chelsea appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons, with advanced discussions underway between the Blues and German outfit RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea look close to sealing the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, the Dutch winger coming in to replace the recently departed Noni Madueke and the soon to depart Joao Felix as an attacking option.

Joao Felix joined Chelsea permanently last summer for around £45m and the Blues could now recoup that figure as he edges closer to joining Al Nassr; Felix spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan,

Chelsea target Xavi Simons has posted a cryptic Instagram message as his move to the Blues gets closer and closer now. Simons has been a deal that has been going on this week and has caused a big excitement amongst the majority of the Chelsea fan base.

RB Leipzig are thought to be demanding a final fee of at least €70 million (£60.8 million, $82.1 million)—which would take Chelsea’s total outlay this summer to north of €300 million (£260.4 million, $351.9 million), comparable to the record-breaking figures bandied around by Liverpool.

In his newsletter for GiveMeSport, Fabrizio Romano was asked if Arsenal are still interested in signing Simons this summer. The journalist replied: “Yes, but Eze is higher on their list, and Simons is currently in advanced talks with Chelsea.” Simons is a terrific player; nobody can dispute that.

Selling Joao Felix will allow Chelsea to accelerate their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons according to Sky Sports.The Blues have been busy this summer and have already signed Jamie Gittens,