According to a report from Bild, Bayern Munich transfer target is not yet close with RB Leipzig Xavi Simons: According to BILD, there has only been loose communication between the clubs so far. The English club has repeatedly made it clear that a Xavi purchase is only possible if one of their players is exchanged in return.

Chelsea have still not found a breakthrough in their bid to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, despite Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff getting involved in the negotiations ( Philipp Hinze ). The Blues must first make sales before a transfer to Stamford Bridge is possible for the 22-year-old who bagged 11 goals and eight assists last term.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Chelsea, Man City Sent Xavi Simons Transfer Warning, ‘Preferred Destination’ Revealed. RB Leipzig director Marcel Schäfer has warned suitors of midfielder Xavi Simons that they are prepared to stand firm with their demands over a summer transfer.