RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer has directly addressed exit rumors surrounding Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons. The Bundesliga personnel boss spoke to reporters after a Saturday

Chelsea have been busy working to raise the funds needed to pursue Simons. João Félix has departed for Al Nassr and academy graduate Armando Broja has agreed a move to Burnley which could be worth as much as £20 million ($26.5 million).

Life at Stamford Bridge is looking up again after several inconsistent seasons of following BlueCo’s takeover. Off the back of a strong finish to the 2024/25 campaign, Chelsea appear determined to strengthen their squad and have been heavily linked with RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons.