Xavi Simons has informed RB Leipzig he only wants a transfer to Chelsea despite approaches from Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
Premier League giants Man City and Bundesliga champions Bayern have expressed interest in signing Simons, who is set to leave Leipzig this summer.
City are looking at possible replacements for Savinho as the Brazilian continues to be linked with a move to Tottenham.
Pep Guardiola is a known admirer of Rodrygo, who has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer, but Simons is also of interest to bosses at the Etihad Stadium.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, view Simons as an ideal replacement for Kingsley Coman, who left the German giants to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
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Bayern are in talks to sign Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea but are expected to move for Simons if that deal collapses.
Moves to Manchester City or Bayern Munich may be tempting but Simons has his heart set on a move to Stamford Bridge, according to ESPN.
The Netherlands international has already agreed personal terms with the Blues and has been won over by Chelsea’s project.
Having approved a move to west London, Simons is now waiting for Chelsea and RB Leipzig to agree on a deal.
Chelsea appear ready to meet Leipzig’s valuation, which stands at around 60m euros, but are keen to sanction a couple of departures before making a ninth summer signing.
Enzo Maresca is ready to offload Nkunku before the summer transfer deadline closes and is also open to Nicolas Jackson leaving.
If Chelsea complete a deal for Simons, the Dutch playmaker would become the club’s ninth summer signing.
The Conference League holders and Club World Cup champions have already spent around £250m this summer on the likes of Joao Pedro, Jorrel Hato and Liam Delap.
Chelsea plan to turn their attentions to Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho after bringing Simons to Stamford Bridge.
Simons, 22, has spent three years at Leipzig since being signed from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.
Chelsea began their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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