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).

🚨⚠️ EXCL: Xavi Simons did not train with RB Leipzig group on Friday… and he’s not expected to be part of the squad today. His decision is clearly oriented to Chelsea move, after deleting Leipzig from Instagram bio. Negotiations at advanced stages between Chelsea and Leipzig. pic.twitter.com/pZD5m6itkD

Chelsea have allowed two strikers leave the club as they continue to chase Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) and Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United). Armando

Chelsea are expected to make an offer for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, 21, before the transfer window shuts and have no concerns over his character after a series of background checks on the Argentina winger.

Alejandro Garnacho is unlikely to be at Old Trafford once the summer transfer deadline has passed.Not in head coach Ruben Amorim’s plans after the two fell out following the Europa League final,

Chelsea are expected to make a move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho later in the summer transfer window, a report has revealed. The Blues are long-time admirers of Garnacho but have pursued other attacking targets so far this summer.