RB Leipzig midfielder 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.

Bayern are in talks to sign Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea but are expected to move for Simons if that deal collapses. Moves to Manchester City or Bayern Munich may be tempting but Simons has his heart set on a move to Stamford Bridge, according to ESPN.

Xavi Simons sends clear Chelsea transfer message after huge RB Leipzig decision Chelsea respond to Andrey Santos transfer bid as Enzo Maresca plan clear Leipzig went behind again but Simons popped up to provide a set-piece cross for Willi Orban to head home,