Chelsea news

Tottenham fans have reacted with unbridled joy following news that Spurs are poised to land RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons ahead of London rivals Chelsea.

Chelsea are nearing an agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion after missing out on Xavi Simons.

Bayern Munich are interested in Chelsea's Tyrique George but will have to sign him permanently as they already seek a loan move for Nicolas Jackson.

Luis Enrique will face no punishment for slapping Joao Pedro in Paris Saint-Germain's Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea, with FIFA closing the case.

Sevilla have secured the signing of Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer as the veteran defender arrives after leaving Atletico Madrid this summer.

Chelsea opted against attempting to block Tottenham's deal to sign Xavi Simons, having "built bridges" with their London rivals in recent years.

Fermin Lopez reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona as the Blaugrana demand €90 million (£78m/$105m) from Chelsea to consider selling the midfielder. The Blues launched a €50m (£43m/$58m) opening bid only to be met with outright resistance from the Catalan giants. The 22-year-old midfielder remains firmly committed to continuing at Camp Nou, even as the Premier League side dangles eye-watering financial incentives in front of him.

Chelsea have been blasted by their fans for allowing Xavi Simons to slip through their fingers as he nears a move to Tottenham.

Tottenham are poised to sign Xavi Simons, with the RB Leipzig star completing a medical ahead of a €60 million (£52m/$70m) move.

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an initial €60 million (£51.8m/$70m) bid with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons before the September 1 transfer deadline. The transfer fee could potentially increase to €70m (£60.5m/$81.7m) if all the bonuses are achieved. Spurs are moving aggressively in the transfer market as they look to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race.

Chelsea have reportedly struck a deal to sign Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho for nearly £40 million.

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

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