RB Leipzig have asked Chelsea about the possibility of including Tyrique George in a deal for Xavi Simons, according to reports. Chelsea’s hierarchy have set their sights on signing Simons having already brought in Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr across a busy transfer window.

RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons seemed to send a message after congratulating countryman Jorrel Hato on his move to Chelsea.

Xavi Simons’ (22) development has been nothing short of exceptional. After an already impressive maiden campaign in the Bundesliga on loan from Paris Saint-Germain – which prompted the Saxony