While Chelsea are set to sign Alejandro Garnacho, it is unclear what their plans are when it comes to Xavi Simons. For weeks, the Blues had been linked with the Dutchman. Personal terms were agreed and the wait was for Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson to leave. But with Tottenham Hotspur now not only entering the race but making an offer for the RB Leipzig ace, things are suddenly up in the air.
All this while, it was believed that Simons only wanted to join Chelsea. But recent reports suggest that he is open to Tottenham Hotspur as well. To be honest, it is not hard to understand why, considering the delays he has faced with the Stamford Bridge switch.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Simons and Chelsea. But if reports coming out of Spain are accurate then the Blues might have turned their attention already.
As reported by SPORT, Chelsea, determined to sign Fermin Lopez, have increased their initial proposal of â¬58 million to â¬65 million. A very serious figure that, according to the outlet's sources, the London club would be willing to pay in a fixed payment and without variables.
Chelsea make â¬65m for alternative as Tottenham try to sign Xavi Simons
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Lopez. Such an offer might very well be enough to change Barcelona's mind about an exit.
It is no secret that Barcelona have been dealing with financial issues for many seasons now. So, receiving â¬65 million for a rotational option would be a great deal for them, no matter which way you look at it.
Chelsea would be paying for potential, but they are used to do that. Of course, it is risky move for them as well, as there is no guarantee that Lopez would be able to adjust to the Premier League. We have seen plenty of technical players from La Liga come to England and struggle with the pace and physicality of the English top flight.