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.

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,

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.

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future at Red Bull Arena appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Leipzig signed the 22-year-old for €80 million—€55 million of that paid up front—and he remains under contract until June 2027. PSG included a sell-on clause in the deal, meaning they’re entitled to a cut of any future transfer fee.

Selling Joao Felix will allow Chelsea to accelerate their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons according to Sky Sports.The Blues have been busy this summer and have already signed Jamie Gittens,

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.