The very latest Chelsea FC transfer news and rumours with updates emerging on top summer targets Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons.

In his newsletter for GiveMeSport, Fabrizio Romano was asked if Arsenal are still interested in signing Simons this summer. The journalist replied: “Yes, but Eze is higher on their list, and Simons is currently in advanced talks with Chelsea.” Simons is a terrific player; nobody can dispute that.

Chelsea are making progress in their pursuit of RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, reports in Germany claim, and could sweeten the deal amid interest from the Bundesliga giants in Carney Chukwuemeka Simons is a gossip column staple.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has left a message to former club Frankfurt and drawn a reaction from Chelsea target Xavi Simons.

Chelsea are set to make an opening bid to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands. Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs with Bayern Munich

Some big news coming in this afternoon is suggesting that Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. This has been a big story all week and the rumours have turned into solid news and now that solid news looks like it could soon turn into a done deal!

In fact, Chelsea representatives travelled to Italy in recent days and they submitted a concrete bid worth between €65-68m, as per a bombshell report from Gazzetta dello Sport. However, this offer was swiftly turned down by Juventus as the Serie A giants have no intention of selling Yildiz this summer.

Xavi Simons' future remains up in the air as the RB Leipzig star continues pre-season training amid Chelsea's pursuit of the attacking midfielder.