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Two Chelsea player on Bayern's shortlist to replace Coman

Bayern Munich are preparing replacements for outgoing Kingsley Coman, with two Chelsea stars among their transfer targets.

Trouble for Chelsea?! Man City interested in Simons

Manchester City have entered the race to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, threatening to derail Chelsea’s ongoing pursuit of the Dutch attacker. The Citizens, preparing for Savinho’s likely departure, have made contact with Simons’ camp in an attempt to lure him away. The Blues remain in talks over a £60 million ($80.5m) deal, but City’s late involvement could complicate matters.

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Why Nkunku is reluctant to be involved in swap for Simons

Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a surprise return to RB Leipzig as Chelsea continue their push to sign Xavi Simons. The French forward is among several players the Blues have put on the table during negotiations with the Bundesliga side. However, the proposed move is far from straightforward as talks continue between the Premier League and Bundesliga side.

Leipzig want £52m Chelsea flop as part of Simons transfer

RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to bring Christopher Nkunku back to Germany, as part of a blockbuster deal that would see Xavi Simons join Chelsea in a £60 million ($81m) move. The Bundesliga side have floated the sensational idea of a player-plus-cash swap with Chelsea preparing to move out several players, including Nkunku, before going all-in on their top attacking targets.

Xavi and RB Leipzig waiting on Chelsea offer

Xavi Simons remains in limbo as RB Leipzig await a concrete offer from Chelsea, who have lined up Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott as his replacement.

Chelsea's lowball valuation of Simons revealed

Chelsea's valuation of transfer target Xavi Simons revealed as talks with RB Leipzig drag on. The Blues are confident of signing the Dutch midfielder, however, they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Bundesliga club. Leipzig, on the other hand, ae busy with their negotiations with Manchester United and Newcastle over the transfer of their star striker Benjamin Sesko.

Simons to Chelsea is on as Leipzig enter Elliott talks

RB Leipzig have approached Liverpool to discuss Harvey Elliott after identifying him as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Netherlands international is set to leave the German club this summer, with Chelsea being his likely destination.

Boost for Chelsea & Newcastle as Leipzig leave out Simons & Sesko

Chelsea and Newcastle have been given a boost in their respective pursuits of Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko with both players left out by RB Leipzig.

Simons removes RB Leipzig from Insta bio in bid for Chelsea move

Xavi Simons has removed RB Leipzig from his bio on Instagram as the 22-year-old hopes to complete a move to Chelsea this summer.

RB Leipzig eye €26m replacement for Chelsea target Simons

RB Leipzig have reportedly set their sights on a €26 million Leeds United target as a possible replacement for Chelsea-linked Xavi Simons.

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Simons deal in danger! Leipzig refusing to take Chelsea outcasts

Chelsea’s pursuit of Xavi Simons has reportedly hit a roadblock, with RB Leipzig refusing to accept any Blues players as part of a swap deal. The German club is holding firm on a £60 million price tag for the Dutch star. Talks are ongoing as Simons looks to leave after the Bundesliga side missed out on Champions League football for the upcoming season.

How on earth will £60m Simons fit at Chelsea?!

The Blues are facing having to find a way to shoehorn another supremely talented young forward into a frontline that is almost at full capacity

Chelsea ready opening offer for Simons as Blues learn valuation

Chelsea are edging closer to landing Dutch sensation Xavi Simons, with the Blues reportedly preparing an opening bid after learning RB Leipzig’s €70 million (£60.7m/$81.5m) valuation. Talks between the Blues, Simons, and his camp have been positive, with all parties optimistic that a transfer can be actualized this summer. The 21-year-old is keen on a Premier League switch this summer.

RB Leipzig eye Leicester star as Simons replacement

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

Chelsea close in on Simons: Blues in advanced negotiations

Chelsea appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons, with advanced discussions underway between the Blues and German outfit RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has emerged as a priority target for the Premier League side, who are reportedly confident of finalising the transfer before the summer window shuts.

Xavi Simons saga drags on amid Chelsea interest

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.

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: Joshua Zirkzee plays as a striker for his new club Manchester United, although he can also operate as a No. 10 or as a second striker.
: Joshua Zirkzee was born in Schiedam, located on the outskirts of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
: Joshua Zirkzee wears the No. 11 jersey for Manchester United and aims to emulate one his idols Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 29 goals in 53 games for the club between 2016 and 2018. “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice," he said, as quoted by The Mirror.
: Joshua Zirkzee is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall, having the prerequisite height for a striker. However, he offers a unique skill-set in that he is technically fluid, an excellent dribbler, and amazing with his link-up play.
: Joshua Zirkzee weighs 89kg (196 lbs). Despite his tall frame and his weight, he's a fast centre-forward with great shooting abilities, scoring the winner against Fulham on his Manchester United debut.
: Joshua Zirkzee joined local club VV Hekelingen as a five-year-old and then joined Spartaan '20 in 2010. Later, he joined the ADO Den Haag youth ranks in 2013, before joining Dutch giants Feyenoord in 2015.
: Joshua Zirkzee does not have any children yet.
: Dutch influencer and model Celina Kerr is Joshua Zirkzee's girlfriend. The footballer is yet to get married, though.

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