Xavi Simons seems to have made his mind up — and Chelsea are all ears. The Dutch midfielder has taken a bold step amid transfer talks by skipping RB Leipzig training ahead of a possible move to Stamford Bridge. This comes just as negotiations between the two clubs enter what many call “advanced stages.”

Chelsea transfer target Xavi Simons has told RB Leipzig that he wants to leave for Stamford Bridge and has subsequently been left out of the German side’s squad for a friendly match with Atalanta. The Club World Cup winners are edging closer to a £60million transfer, but the Dutchman has been stopped from putting pen to paper.