Chelsea are working on a deal for Xavi Simons, whilst they are also in the market for a left sided defender to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad. The Blues are desperate for back-up to Marc Cucurella at left back, and have identified 19-year-old Ajax star Hato as the player they want.

Chelsea are set to make an opening bid to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands. Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs with Bayern Munich

Despite splurging a considerable outlay on attacking talent already this summer, Chelsea have been tipped to pursue a deal for Simons. After opening discussions with the player’s representatives, the Blues are “advancing” towards finalised personal terms, Fabrizio Romano reports.

As Chelsea move towards the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, the immediate question is not about his talent, but his fit. If the transfer happens, the Netherlands international would be another highly technical, creative player - one who occupies many of the same zones as Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer.

PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig, and the Dutch midfielder has since drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. Fabrizio Romano previously reported that Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons,

Chelsea and Xavi Simons are getting closer to reaching a verbal agreement, according to Florian Plettenberg. Personal terms are not an issue, as the Netherlands attacker is reportedly open to the

The Blues have already signed Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro to improve Enzo Maresca’s attacking options, but with the club looking to sell Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, it’s been widely reported that Chelsea are looking to add at least one more attacking player to the Italian manager’s squad this summer.