Chelsea Initiates Talks with Messi’s Heir from RB Leipzig

According to Florian Plettenberg, Chelsea has initiated communications with Xavi Simons‘ representatives from RB Leipzig — a player often compared to Lionel Messi.

The Blues are seeking personal terms with the Dutch attacking midfielder — before proceeding to club-to-club negotiations with RB Leipzig.

The current transfer situation shows Chelsea as the leading candidate for Simons — while Arsenal merely monitors developments and Bayern Munich remains uninvolved in the pursuit.

The former La Masia academy graduate who became Eredivisie’s top scorer two seasons ago won’t come cheap — RB Leipzig has set a high valuation for his services.