Xavi Simons is prioritizing a transfer to Chelsea despite also receiving interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City as he exits RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga club is seeking a transfer fee worth approximately $94 million after signing him in January from Paris Saint-Germain in January for an initial $58 million.
Chelsea are willing to over $70 million to sign Simons, but are also monitoring the possibility of acquiring Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
Simons scored 10 goals last season in the Bundesliga to go with seven assists. Simons\' contract runs through 2026-27.