Xavi Simons' future remains up in the air as the RB Leipzig star continues pre-season training amid Chelsea's pursuit of the attacking midfielder.
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Per journalist Philipp Hinze, Simons is continuing to train with Leipzig ahead of pre-season. Chelsea are interested in signing the Netherlands international this summer and have reportedly agreed personal terms ahead of a potential €70 million (£61m/$82m) deal. Bayern Munich are also reportedly monitoring developments.
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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.
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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.
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Leipzig play Toulouse in a pre-season friendly this weekend. Simons could well be involved.