Chelsea are on the brink of escalating their summer expenditure to an eye-watering £300 million, with discussions advancing for two more pivotal signings. Stamford Bridge has already welcomed the likes of Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Jorrel Hato as marquee additions, while Dario Essugo and Mamadour Sarr have been recruited with an eye on the future.
The financial load of these acquisitions has been alleviated somewhat by the permanent departures of several senior stars including Noni Madueke, Joao Felix, and Djorde Petrovic. Additionally, the club’s triumph in the Club World Cup has provided a fresh injection of funds, enabling them to pursue the signatures of Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
The acquisition of a new centre-back is also under consideration, in light of Levi Colwill’s unfortunate knee injury sidelining him for much of the upcoming campaign. The centre-back dilemma seemed to deepen as Trevoh Chalobah limped off against AC Milan, but any fears of a severe injury have thankfully been dispelled.
Recently, Xavi Simons has showcased his dedication amid the transfer swirl. During Chelsea’s frenetic schedule, the Holland international was seen completing a full 90 minutes in RB Leipzig’s 2-1 friendly defeat to Lens. Despite ongoing negotiations, Simons has remained a model professional, committing fully to Leipzig’s pre-season activities while Benjamin Sesko, previously linked to the Blues, finalised a move to Manchester United.
Despite Simons awaiting his likely transfer to Chelsea, with personal terms reportedly settled, he continues to honour his commitments to Leipzig. This professional diligence might actually benefit Chelsea, ensuring Simons maintains peak fitness and match readiness upon his anticipated arrival.
The ensuing week promises to be a crucial chapter in the Simons saga, with talks poised to intensify. Should negotiations stagnate, there’s every chance the midfielder could feature in Leipzig’s first competitive outing of the season this weekend in the DFB Pokal against Sandhausen.
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