RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons has told the club that he only wants a transfer to Chelsea, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, sources have told ESPN.
Simons, 22, looks set to leave Leipzig this summer, with the German Bundesliga club demanding an €80 million ($93.6m) fee after signing him permanently from Paris Saint-Germain in January for an initial €50m.
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Simons netted 10 goals in the Bundesliga last season and provided seven assists in 25 games, but he only signed a contract until 2027 and Leipzig are looking to make a profit on any transfer.