Chelsea have identified Xavi Simons as a key target and are looking to take advantage of their strong relationship with his agent Ali Barat to get the move over the line

The Blues are reportedly closing in on their eighth signing of the summer, with talks progressing well between the club and RB Leipzig for Dutch attacker Xavi Simons. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the two sides are in "advanced" negotiations, and the player is eager to make the move.

"Chelsea are using the old deal made by Arsenal a few years ago for Jurrien Timber – same position, same club – for the fee." 😮

RB Leipzig are thought to be demanding a final fee of at least €70 million (£60.8 million, $82.1 million)—which would take Chelsea’s total outlay this summer to north of €300 million (£260.4 million, $351.9 million), comparable to the record-breaking figures bandied around by Liverpool.

Chelsea are set to make an opening bid to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands. Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs with Bayern Munich

Some big news coming in this afternoon is suggesting that Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.This has been a big story all week and the rumours have turned into

PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig, and the Dutch midfielder has since drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. Fabrizio Romano previously reported that Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons,