Chelsea Take Major Step in Signing Arsenal, Tottenham Transfer Target With PSG Clause

Earlier this year, PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig, and the Dutch midfielder has since attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons, with €55 million upfront. The 22-year-old signed a contract through June 2027, and PSG included a sell-on clause in the deal.

CaughtOffside recently revealed that Simons could be available this summer for around €60 million and is open to a move to the Premier League. Talks are already underway over a potential transfer to London, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham all in the running for the Netherlands international.

Chelsea open up club talks for former PSG standout

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Sky Sports’Florian Plettenberg reported Wednesday that RB Leipzig and Chelsea have opened direct talks over a potential move for Simons. Chelsea have made it clear they want to sign him, and Leipzig are now expecting an official offer to arrive soon.

The London club are pushing to act quickly and stay ahead of other suitors. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, held discussions to better understand Simons’ situation—so it remains to be seen if they decide to step in.

🚨🧨 BREAKING | In the last hours, RB Leipzig and Chelsea have started club-to-club talks. Chelsea have informed Leipzig that they want to sign #Xavi Simons, and Leipzig now expect the first offer soon. #CFC

Chelsea want to move quickly to stay ahead of other clubs. Let’s see… pic.twitter.com/usPHsAbccd

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 23, 2025

This week, Romano reported that Chelsea are making solid progress in talks with Xavi Simons over personal terms. Simons is keen on the move and open to joining, with direct negotiations already underway to sort out contract details.

Moreover, the report claims that Chelsea are pushing to get things done quickly before formal talks with RB Leipzig begin.