Chelsea have been busy working to raise the funds needed to pursue Simons. João Félix has departed for Al Nassr and academy graduate Armando Broja has agreed a move to Burnley which could be worth as much as £20 million ($26.5 million).

Bild report that Xavi Simons’ availability for today’s game between RB Leipzig and Atalanta is in doubt. The Dutchman complained of persistent neck pain on Friday and was unable to train with the

RB Leipzig midfielder, Xavi Simons, is staying away from training with the rest of the squad. Simons is looking to force a summer move to Chelsea and has