This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Concrete Possibility’—Chelsea Make Alejandro Garnacho Transfer Decision Amid Xavi Simons Interest. As Chelsea progress in talks over RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, reports suggest the Blues are still considering a move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

Santi Aouna reports that RB Leipzig are eyeing up Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Foot Mercato journalist also links the Moroccan international

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Xavi Simons, but what does that mean for their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho?

Chelsea have advanced their interest in RB Leipzig's XavI Simons and the player has made a decision over a potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Xavi Simons, a 22-year-old Dutch midfielder, is very close to leaving RB Leipzig in one of the most significant transfer operations of 2025. The German club has set an asking price of 110 million euros to let go of the talented footballer, who has attracted interest from several major teams in Europe and the Middle East.

Joao Felix joined Chelsea permanently last summer for around £45m and the Blues could now recoup that figure as he edges closer to joining Al Nassr; Felix spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan,

RB Leipzig are thought to be demanding a final fee of at least €70 million (£60.8 million, $82.1 million)—which would take Chelsea’s total outlay this summer to north of €300 million (£260.4 million, $351.9 million), comparable to the record-breaking figures bandied around by Liverpool.

Chelsea appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons, with advanced discussions underway between the Blues and German outfit RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.