TalkSPORT reported Monday that Chelsea are preparing an opening bid for Simons. The 22-year-old midfielder is nearing an agreement on personal terms but remains in talks with other clubs, including Bayern Munich and Arsenal, who are both showing strong interest.
Simons currently favors a move to the Premier League and could be available for less than £60 million.
Recently, Romano reported that Chelsea and RB Leipzig are in advanced talks over Simons. The report adds that negotiations between the clubs are progressing well, with things moving in a positive direction despite some details still to be finalized.
Moreover, Simons is keen on the Chelsea project, and discussions over personal terms are well advanced.
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