“The Blues’ chase of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons is set out to come to an end in an unexpected fashion“
The Blues who have been chasing Netherlands international attacking midfielder Xavi Simons for weeks now seem to be on the verge of loosing out largely due to their stance on the move. They have been unable to close the deal for weeks now and with the transfer window’s deadline fast approaching, they may not be able to pull it off.
Simons’ move to Stanford Bridge may no longer be feasible as Chelsea made it clear that they will complete a move for him if Leipzig signs a player from Chelsea. Communications between the two clubs has been loose lately.
Leipzig has since been offered Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka who has moved to German side Borussia Dortmund. Nkunku which seemed like a viable option for a move to Leipzig was rejected by some of the club’s bosses who are not too intrigued by his return. Meanwhile, Disasi appears to be un-enticing.
Reports revealed that Chelsea are also perturbed by a choice between Xavi and Fermin Lopez. Shaphub also gathered that Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are also looking to land a Xavi move.
Xavi deal may be causing problems for Leipzig
Leipzig who were beaten 6-0 by German counterpart Bayern Munich on the opening night of Bundesliga on Friday are faced with a couple of problems over the €70m price tag placed on Xavi. The Netherland international has since reached agreement on personal terms with Chelsea but is yet to receive an official offer through Leipzig.
In an interview after Friday’s loss, sporting director Marcel Schafer said, “as of today Xavi will stay with us. I have always said that we make decisions based on all sporting and economic aspects. We allow players to take the next step; we will not block any player, but only if all parameters are right and that hasn’t been the case so far.”
Xavi’s exit is necessary for Leipzig to sign new players but with the delay, it raises doubt over Leipzig’s chances of landing Liverpool’s Harvey Elliot.
