Chelsea's valuation of transfer target Xavi Simons revealed as talks with RB Leipzig drag on. The Blues are confident of signing the Dutch midfielder, however, they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Bundesliga club. Leipzig, on the other hand, ae busy with their negotiations with Manchester United and Newcastle over the transfer of their star striker Benjamin Sesko.
Chelsea's valuation of Simons revealedYet to submit a formal offer for Simons Blues confident of signing Dutch international Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Sky Sports journalist , the Blues are not willing to pay more than £50 million ($66m), as they value the Dutch international between €50m and €55m. Chelsea have not placed a formal offer for Simons with RB Leipzig.
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Football.London's , on the other hand, claims that while talks haven't progressed with RB Leipzig, the Blues remain confident that they will be able to secure the transfer. An insider told the journalist, "It’s not always easy, but it is nothing at all to worry about." Leipzig, meanwhile, are in talks with United and Magpies as both Premier League clubs are fighting for Sesko.
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Another report from journalist claims that Chelsea have agreed to pay £60m ($80m) to RB Leipzig as they are on the verge of sealing Simons' transfer, who will sign a seven-year contract, valid until 2032.
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While Simons' transfer talks drag on, RB Leipzig have already identified the midfielder's replacement as they eye a move for Liverpool star Harvey Elliott.