RB Leipzig forward Simons, 22, has been circulated this summer with interest from several top clubs. His camp had been hopeful for a potential move to Barcelona but those chances have diminished due to the club’s ongoing financial issues and priorities.
Bayern Munich has also expressed interest, but that potential deal has not yet advanced, so Chelsea is now considering a move.
Sources indicate that new contact could occur this week, as Chelsea is eager to take advantage of an opportunity in the market.
Leipzig is actively seeking to offload him and views the Premier League as the best avenue to secure a significant fee.
Chelsea has been informed of this in recent weeks but has not yet committed to making a bid. Simons is currently valued at approximately €70 million, but Chelsea is exploring whether there might be room for negotiation.
A primary focus of their strategy in this transfer window is to ensure they secure good value in every deal, and this could represent such an opportunity.
Chelsea has evaluated several players in the past week, including Alejandro Garnacho, Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze. Nothing is being entirely ruled out at this point, but what makes this particularly interesting for Chelsea is Simons’ desire to play in England.
He aspires to challenge himself in the Premier League and is thought to prefer a move to London.
Arsenal and Manchester City have both conducted background research on Simons since the conclusion of last season but have not progressed beyond preliminary discussions. However, Arsenal is not completely out of contention. Despite no advancements since their initial inquiry over a month ago, the Gunners remain admirers and continue to monitor developments.
Meanwhile, German giants Bayern Munich are also showing interest in Simons, and the interest is genuine. As of the weekend, however, they had not made any definitive move to acquire him. Their focus has instead shifted to other attacking options, primarily Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Lyon’s Malick Fofana, who have been prioritized higher on their shortlist.
A significant factor that could expedite Chelsea’s interest in Simons is the future of Nicolas Jackson.
The striker is under observation by Manchester United, who may pursue him if they can agree on a reasonable fee.
If Jackson were to leave, Chelsea would seek to strengthen their attacking line, and Simons has emerged as a more prominent name in internal discussions.
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