Chelsea and Arsenal could be in talks over a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, who is keen on a move away from the club this summer.

Fabrizio Romano, a famous football journalist, revealed that Chelsea and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Simons’ situation, but have not made any official contact or offer at this time.

Simons is open to a move away this summer and has informed the club of his decision after failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, with a สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น number of Premier League clubs aware of the situation.

The Dutchman is a versatile midfielder who can play in any position across midfield, including central midfield, as an attacking midfielder or on either wing. He featured on the left wing in 16 of his 33 appearances last season.

Simons’ overall performance with Leipzig has seen him score 21 goals and make 23 assists in 76 appearances in two seasons, initially on loan from Paris Saint-Germain before making a permanent move earlier this year.

However, Simons himself would reportedly favour a move to the Premier League.

He is a graduate of Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy, where he played between the ages of seven and 16.