ESPN: Although Bayern and Manchester City are interested, Simmons told Leipzig that he only wants to go to Chelsea

August 17, according to sources to ESPN, although Bayern Munich and Manchester City are interested, RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simmons has informed the club that it only wants to transfer to Chelsea.

22-year-old Simmons is likely to leave Leipzig this summer. The Bundesliga club bought him out of Paris Saint-Germain for a basic transfer fee of 50 million euros in January, and is currently priced at 80 million euros.

Simmons played in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season and contributed 10 goals and 7 assists, but he only signed until 2027. Leipzig hopes to make a profit through the transfer.

sources revealed to ESPN in July that Chelsea is accelerating their pursuit of the Dutch international and is currently willing to offer a offer of about 60 million euros. Bayern sees it as the perfect replacement for Kingsley Koeman, and Manchester City also shortlists it, provided that Savignho transfers to Tottenham.

Simmons may be Chelsea's ninth signing this summer. The Blues have spent more than 250 million euros to introduce players such as Joao Pedro, Gittens and Harto.

Sources also told ESPN that the Blues are also paying attention to Manchester United winger Garnacho.

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