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

Chelsea appear close to signing 22-year-old Xavi Simons, who left PSG earlier this year, though Manchester City are reportedly also interested in the Dutch midfielder. Regardless of his destination,

Chelsea want Xavi Simons – a player apparently also on Bayern’s radar – and the possible sale of Nkunku could help fund a move for the Netherlands international. The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku.

Bayern Munich have the Chelsea star high up on their shortlist as an alternative to Kingsley Coman, who is moving to Al Nassr.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has distanced the Bundesliga champions away from a move for Nicolas Jackson, but Premier League interest in the Chelsea striker continues to persist.

Chelsea appear close to signing 22-year-old Xavi Simons, who left PSG earlier this year, though Manchester City are reportedly also interested in the Dutch midfielder. Regardless of his destination, PSG stand to earn a significant profit from the transfer.

Kingsley Coman is leaving Bayern Munich after a trophy-filled decade to join up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr