Santi Aouna reports that RB Leipzig are eyeing up Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Foot Mercato journalist also links the Moroccan international

Chelsea are edging closer to landing Dutch sensation Xavi Simons, with the Blues reportedly preparing an opening bid after learning RB Leipzig’s €70 million (£60.7m/$81.5m) valuation. Talks between the Blues,

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. Kenan Yildiz playing for Turkey with a Chelsea logo. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

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.

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future at Red Bull Arena appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

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,

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,

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has left a message to former club Frankfurt and drawn a reaction from Chelsea target Xavi Simons.