Chelsea are set to make their opening offer for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons imminently. Simons is prioritising a move to West London over his other suitors, chiefly Bayern. Arsenal also hold an interest but have not made a move for the attacker. Leipzig are ready to sell their star man, and Chelsea feel that a deal can be done at a significantly reduced price than what was initially expected heading into the summer.

Arsenal were previously in the race for Xavi Simons, with the asking price potentially as low as €60m. However, Chelsea have moved faster in negotiations.

Xavi Simons, a Dutch international, is keen to join the Premier League. He has hired influential agent Ali Barat to accelerate discussions with top Premier League clubs. Arsenal is interested in Simons according to German media.

The agents of RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons have begun talks with Arsenal over a potential summer transfer. Simons is available for around €60m this summer and is keen on a move to the Premier League. Arsenal is considered as one of the options for the Netherlands international. Both Arsenal and Chelsea look in need of a top attacking midfield talent like Simons. Arsenal looked a bit stale and predictable at times last season, so Simons could prove to be an upgrade on attacking midfielders like Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli.