RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons has told the club that he only wants a transfer to Chelsea , despite interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City , sources have told ESPN.

Simons, 22, looks set to leave Leipzig this summer, with the Bundesliga club demanding an €80 million ($93.6m) fee after signing him permanently from Paris Saint-Germain in January for an initial €50m.

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Simons netted 10 goals in the Bundesliga last season and provided seven assists in 25 games, but he only signed a contract until 2027 and Leipzig are looking to make a profit on any transfer.

Sources told ESPN in July that Chelsea were stepping up their interest in the Netherlands i

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