Fabrizio Romano has provided some intriguing insights into Chelsea’s ambitious foray into the transfer market as they seek to emulate a renowned deal once executed by Arsenal. The London club is reportedly pursuing two promising Dutch talents, Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato, as they aim to dominate the transfer market this summer.
Chelsea has been a conspicuous entity in this transfer window, currently sitting second in the rankings of Europe’s top spenders. However, with ongoing negotiations, they have every chance of surpassing their rivals by the time the window closes. The priority for Chelsea remains the acquisition of young Dutch stars Simons and Hato, both of whom have been linked with prominent Premier League moves in recent times.
Romano shared his “feeling” regarding Chelsea’s prospects of signing these players, suggesting the club stands a “very good chance” of securing Simons. As per his latest update from his YouTube channel, he explained the intricacies involved, noting that negotiations are rarely swift, as evidenced by the ongoing talks for Hato. “Chelsea are working on Hato and Xavi Simons,” Romano stated. “They won’t always close deals in 24 hours. Sometimes you have to negotiate and discuss.”
In Hato’s case, Chelsea is attempting to recycle the method used by Arsenal to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax, tapping into a similar strategy regarding position, club, and fee structure. Chelsea is prepared to table an offer of €40 million, though Ajax is reportedly holding out for more, with the Blues gaining leverage due to Hato’s expressed desire to depart the Amsterdam club.
Moreover, Romano has intimated that the Simons saga is progressing well, forecasting that the deal is likely to materialise. “My feeling is that this deal will happen,” he noted, highlighting the strong rapport between Chelsea and RB Leipzig, where Simons currently plies his trade. Discussions appear robust, with Chelsea and Leipzig addressing two distinct negotiations – one concerning Carney Chukwuemeka, and another relating to Simons.
Romano provided an encouraging update on Simons’ trajectory on Saturday morning via social media, confirming Chelsea and RB Leipzig have entered “advanced talks” regarding the player’s transfer. “Understand Chelsea and RB Leipzig are now in advanced talks for Xavi Simons,” he tweeted, showcasing optimism as negotiations progress smoothly and personal terms near finalisation.
As the talks head in a positive direction, it seems the west London club’s aspirations to secure these Dutch prodigies could soon be a reality, reinforcing their strategy of building a formidable squad for the upcoming Premier League season.
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