Chelsea is close to making a major move in the transfer market. The sale of João Félix to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia for around €30 million is opening the door for a potential signing of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
According to outlets like Sky Sports, ESPN UK, and The Telegraph, the English club is already in talks with the German side and has shown real interest in the 21-year-old, who stood out last season. With cash in hand after Félix’s departure, the Blues are reportedly considering making an official offer in the coming days, as Leipzig is asking for about £60 million to close the deal.
João Félix exits through the back door
The Portuguese forward arrived with hype, star status, and a hefty price tag, but he left as just another disappointment on Chelsea’s long list of questionable signings. Félix never lived up to expectations. On the pitch, he always seemed a step behind, mentally, in his passing, and in overall effort.
Now he’ll try to rebuild his career under the golden lights of Al-Nassr, playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. It might turn out to be a good move for him. But for Chelsea fans, it feels like yet another promise turned into dead weight. The upside? His exit brings financial relief and clears space for a more ambitious project.
Xavi Simons on the radar
Xavi Simons is currently one of the most closely watched young talents in European soccer. RB Leipzig signed him permanently earlier this year for around €50 million, and his contract runs through June 2027. Last season, he played 33 official matches, scored 11 goals, and provided 8 assists, numbers that caught the attention of giants like Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Now, Chelsea appears to be leading the charge to lure him away from Germany. According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, talks with Leipzig are still in the early stages, but the interest is genuine. The player is said to have shown openness to the project presented by the English club.
The never-ending rebuild at Stamford Bridge
In recent years, Chelsea has become a symbol of constant rebuilding. Coaching changes, waves of young talent, and bold signings have all been part of the club’s search for an identity. The recent arrivals of Gittens, Liam Delap, and João Pedro show that the focus remains on youth and potential.
Xavi Simons fits that mold perfectly, young, talented, with room to grow and experience in top European leagues. But this approach carries baggage. Chelsea has spent heavily on potential, but few signings have truly delivered. The result? A bloated squad, little chemistry, and no clear leadership.
The question that hangs in the air is whether Xavi will become just another name in a lineup of unfulfilled talent, or if he’ll finally be the turning point for a team that desperately needs to stop tripping over itself.