Chelsea have shown interest in RB liepzig player Simon

Chelsea are among four Premier League clubs showing strong interest in Xavi Simons, the 21‑year‑old Dutch attacking midfielder from RB Leipzig—alongside Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

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🔍 Why Simons Is a Hot Prospect:

Versatile attacking midfielder, comfortable centrally or drifting into the left wing

Impressive Bundesliga stats: ~10 goals & 8 assists in 32 appearances this season

Leipzig, holders of his contract until 2027, are understood to be willing to sell for around €70–80 million

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⚖️ What This Could Mean for Chelsea:

Boosting midfield quality: Simons offers creativity, dribbling, and flair—traits Maresca values

Major signal to the market: A bid at the €70 m mark shows Chelsea’s confidence after recent academy-focused moves

Tactical fit: Adds versatility—the ability to operate as both playmaker and winger would deepen the squad

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🔥 Competitors in the Race:

Liverpool: Targeting Simons to reinforce their midfield depth

Arsenal & Manchester United: Long-term interest also reported by Fabrizio Romano

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🧠 The Key Question:

Can Chelsea outbid and outmaneuver their Premier League rivals and secure Simons—who is reportedly eyeing a return to Barcelona but sees the Premier League as his likely next step?

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⚠️ Status update: Interest is real, and Leipzig’s asking price is clear—but no formal offers or n

egotiations have been confirmed publicly yet.