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