Chelsea are advancing with their interest in RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons. Talks over personal terms for the 22-year-old are under way, with Simons understood to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge and the Bundesliga club aware of the Blues' interest.

Xavi Simons is on the verge of a move to Stamford Bridge. At 22, the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is close to reaching a verbal agreement with Chelsea, according to Sky Sport Germany. The Dutch international has made the Premier League his top priority—and things are moving fast.

Chelsea hope to add England to the playmaker’s dizzying CV. Despite splurging a considerable outlay on attacking talent already this summer, Chelsea have been tipped to pursue a deal for Simons. After opening discussions with the player’s representatives,

Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Chelsea over a deal for Renato Veiga, with the Blues demanding about £35m for the centre-back. (Fabrizio Romano) Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's ful

Chelsea ace Renato Veiga is moving closer to becoming a new Atletico Madrid player, per Marca.The Blues put the Portuguese international on the chopping block, and he could switch clubs in the coming