Despite negotiations with Chelsea: Xavi Simons is in RB Leipzig’s starting lineup for the friendly against Toulouse. Still no agreement has been reached; talks are ongoing - while Leipzig continue to demand a total package of €70m (including add-ons). There is still no… pic.twitter.com/HvrgoDa7Yo

Chelsea have reportedly now made an offer to sign a 20-year-old attacker this window, and it’s not Xavi Simons.I mean, Simons is also 22-years-old and not 20. But he has been all the talk this week

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is open to joining the Premier League club and Leipzig are willing to sell despite only signing Simons on a permanent basis in January for an initial fee of €50 million ($58.8m).