RB Leipzig have asked Chelsea about the possibility of including Tyrique George in a deal for Xavi Simons, according to reports. Chelsea’s hierarchy have set their sights on signing Simons having already brought in Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr across a busy transfer window.

Chelsea have been handed a major boost after Xavi Simons’ latest decision amid ongoing negotiations over his RB Leipzig exit. The 22-year-old is the subject of interest from Chelsea, who are looking to bolster head coach Enzo Maresca’s attack this summer.

Xavi Simons seems to have made his mind up — and Chelsea are all ears. The Dutch midfielder has taken a bold step amid transfer talks by skipping RB Leipzig training ahead of a possible move to Stamford Bridge.