Chelsea target Xavi Simons in possible Christopher Nkunku swap deal with RB Leipzig | Transfer window

Chelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig over a possible swap deal for Xavi Simons that might result in Christopher Nkunku returning to the German membership.

It’s understood Leipzig want to re-sign the France striker, who moved to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal in 2023 for £52m however has didn’t settle in west London, as a alternative for Benjamin Sesko after his £73.7m transfer to Manchester United. Chelsea have been in negotiations with the Bundesliga membership over a price for Xavi Simons, with the Netherlands ahead having already agreed private phrases regardless of curiosity from Bayern Munich. Simons joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in January for €50m (£43m) after two profitable mortgage spells and had been anticipated to value about €70m (£61m) however Chelsea are actually pushing to incorporate Nkunku, who they consider to be valued at £40m, as a part of the deal.

Negotiations are ongoing, with Chelsea prone to should pay a sizeable price on high for the 22-year-old, who can play in a lot of attacking positions. Leipzig are additionally focused on signing Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, who has curiosity from a number of Premier League golf equipment.

Chelsea stay in talks with United over a transfer for Alejandro Garnacho and are hoping to promote Nicolas Jackson to assist steadiness the books. Newcastle have proven curiosity within the Senegal ahead after lacking out on Sesko and different targets, though they’re believed to be ready to see whether or not Liverpool make a brand new bid for Alexander Isak after turning down a £110m supply.

Jackson, who missed Chelsea’s 4-1 pre-season win over Milan on Sunday has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the arrivals of Liam Delap and João Pedro, with Eddie Howe’s aspect believed to be frontrunners to signal the 24-year-old. He’s understood to have skilled alone on Friday after informing Chelsea that he want to transfer, with Milan additionally linked with the 24-year-old.

Chelsea had valued Jackson at £80m however are prone to settle for a diminished price of round £65m as they try and reshape their attacking choices. Nkunku and Jackson have been each ignored of Friday’s pleasant in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen.