The Club World Cup champions are nearing a £60 million deal, but Simons is yet to finalize the move. ..Continue Reading
Negotiations are said to be going smoothly, especially after Chelsea and the 22-year-old reached an agreement on personal terms.
The Blues haven’t officially submitted a bid yet, reportedly waiting on funds from player departures—though Joao Felix’s move to Al-Nassr should help cover part of the transfer cost.
Despite being fit and available, Simons was left out of Leipzig’s lineup for Saturday’s clash with Atalanta after formally expressing his desire to join Chelsea.
Also missing was Benjamin Sesko, with both Manchester United and Newcastle still vying for the striker’s signature.
Simons has subtly signaled his intentions, removing any reference to RB Leipzig from his social media bios—now highlighting only his roles as a UNICEF ambassador and Puma-sponsored athlete.
Chelsea may still need to offload more players to seal the deal, especially with Arsenal reportedly keeping tabs on Simons as well.
Felix’s departure to Saudi Arabia brought in £43.7 million, and several other squad members could be on their way out too.
Nicolas Jackson is being offered for £80 million, with Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Manchester United all monitoring the situation. Chelsea are also exploring a potential player swap involving Jackson and United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
Talks are progressing over Armando Broja’s sale to Burnley, a club he previously joined on loan amid ongoing injury struggles.
Italian reports suggest Inter Milan have opened negotiations with Christopher Nkunku following their failed pursuit of Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman. Nkunku’s valuation could match Felix’s transfer fee.
Meanwhile, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who had limited involvement last season after arriving from Leicester with manager Enzo Maresca, has caught the eye of several top-flight clubs, including Fulham.
A temporary move to Marco Silva’s side was discussed, but Chelsea are only open to a permanent transfer, especially after Dewsbury-Hall impressed during the Club World Cup.
Should all four deals materialize, Chelsea would be well-equipped financially to secure Simons—whose efforts to engineer a London move show how eager he is to join the Blues.
