RB Leipzig have asked Chelsea about the possibility of including Tyrique George in a deal for Xavi Simons, according to reports. Chelsea’s hierarchy have set their sights on signing Simons having already brought in Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr across a busy transfer window.

Chelsea have been handed a major boost after Xavi Simons’ latest decision amid ongoing negotiations over his RB Leipzig exit. The 22-year-old is the subject of interest from Chelsea, who are looking to bolster head coach Enzo Maresca’s attack this summer.

Xavi Simons’ (22) development has been nothing short of exceptional. After an already impressive maiden campaign in the Bundesliga on loan from Paris Saint-Germain – which prompted the Saxony