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Xavi Simons saga drags on as RB Leipzig star continues pre-season training amid Chelsea pursuit

<p>Per journalist <a href="https://sportwitness.co.uk/attacker-in-training-as-chelsea-negotiate-signing-blues-asked-for-fair-and-reasonable-package/" target="_blank">Philipp Hinze</a>, Simons is continuing to train with Leipzig ahead of pre-season. Chelsea are interested in signing the Netherlands international this summer and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/chelsea-xavi-simons-agreement-rb-leipzig-carney-chukwuemeka-talks-swap-premier-league-bundesliga-sides/bltcd3fac303ce21675" target="_blank">have reportedly agreed personal terms</a> ahead of a potential €70 million (£61m/$82m) deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/transfer-chelsea-xavi-simons-bayern-munich-rb-leipzig/blt856bf7a55f0f1f3b" target="_blank">Bayern Munich are also reportedly monitoring developments</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Leipzig have yet to receive a formal bid for the 22-year-old and, as a result, he is continuing to train, and is available to play for the club in pre-season. The Bundesliga club are continuing to demand a €70m fee and are not minded to reduce that asking price. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Simons is said to be keen on the idea of moving to the Premier League this summer, after enjoying a strong 2024/25 campaign; the Dutchman scored 11 goals and registered eight assists in 33 games in all competitions. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Leipzig play Toulouse in a pre-season friendly this weekend. Simons could well be involved. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Xavi Simons saga drags on as RB Leipzig star continues pre-season training amid Chelsea pursuit | Goal.com

Xavi Simons&apos; future remains up in the air as the RB Leipzig star continues pre-season training amid Chelsea&apos;s pursuit of the attacking midfielder.