Bayern Munich's hold on Nkunku hampering Chelsea's potential acquisition of Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea Pursue Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho Amid Ongoing Transfers
Chelsea are actively seeking to bolster their squad ahead of the transfer deadline on September 1, 2025, with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho identified as key targets.
The Blues have reportedly agreed personal terms with both players, but negotiations with their current clubs, RB Leipzig and Manchester United, are ongoing. Chelsea are looking to finalize deals as they aim to offload players to fund the transfers.
Simons' Pursuit Continues
Xavi Simons, currently at RB Leipzig, has been a subject of Chelsea's interest for some time. The German club has set a high price tag of around £70 million, and ongoing talks are yet to meet Leipzig's expectations. Chelsea remain confident in completing the deal, but they need to sell players to secure the funds.
Garnacho on the Radar
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is also on Chelsea’s radar. United is reportedly keen to sell Garnacho, and Chelsea expects the transfer price to fall closer to the deadline. Chelsea are making room in the squad potentially by transferring Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.
Nicolas Jackson's Departure Likely
Nicolas Jackson is currently exploring moves away from Chelsea, and Aston Villa and Newcastle United have expressed interest in signing him. Chelsea are considering selling Jackson to create space and funds for Garnacho and Simons' arrivals.
Okafor Heads to Leeds
Meanwhile, Chelsea's transfer activity may see some departures. Swiss forward Noah Okafor is set to join Leeds United in a deal worth £18 million, marking Leeds' ninth signing of the summer. Okafor spent the second part of last season on loan at Napoli, where he played under Antonio Conte's team that won Serie A. During his time at Milan, Okafor scored a total of seven goals in 39 league appearances.
Fulham Eye Sterling
Fulham are reportedly interested in Raheem Sterling, but no official offer has been made yet.
Tchatchoua Joins Wolves
Wolves have signed Jackson Tchatchoua from Hellas Verona in a deal worth about £10m. Tchatchoua spent the past two seasons in Serie A after starting his career at Charleroi. His arrival at Wolves is seen as a replacement for Nélson Semedo, who rejected a new contract at Wolves.
Interested Parties for Nkunku
Inter Milan are also interested in Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, adding another suitor to the race for the French midfielder. Chelsea hope to offload Nkunku permanently and are waiting to see if Bayern Munich are willing to pay enough to sign him. Garnacho has reportedly turned down a switch to Bayern, which could affect Chelsea's negotiations.
In summary, Chelsea's transfer activity hinges on completing outgoings such as Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku before finalizing the arrivals of Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho ahead of the transfer deadline.
