Photo: Chelsea is interested in Xavi Simmons, Leipzig s price is at least 70 million euros

Leipzig has no training schedule on Thursday. Despite this, a large number of transfer rumors from England are rampant. German media "Photo" analyzed this.

Xavi Simmons

As previously reported, Chelsea wanted Xavi Simmons and expressed interest to Leipzig. Simmons himself is very willing to transfer, and it is said that the two sides have basically reached an agreement. However, Chelsea has not yet made an official offer for Xavi Simmons, with Leipzig's price being at least 70 million euros.

Chelsea must also clear the players on the team to make their salary space first. The players involved include Nkunku, Chuk Umeka and Broya. The idea of adding players to the trade doesn't work. Because according to German media, Leipzig is currently not interested in any player who plays for Chelsea.

Cesco

After the transfer to Arsenal fell through, Newcastle has now targeted Cesco and expressed interest to Leipzig. Newcastle needs to find a replacement for Isaac, who is about to transfer to Liverpool. However, Newcastle's interest failed to fully impress Sesco. This is one of the reasons why Newcastle has not submitted a formal offer to Leipzig for Sesco. Sesco's transfer fee is expected to reach at least 70 million euros.

According to British media reports, Manchester United has now joined the competition. Their professional football and scouting director Christopher Viver played for Red Bull Salzburg from 2015 to 2020 and Leipzig from 2020 to 2022. It was he who brought the then-very young Sesco to Salzburg in 2019.

In addition, Manchester United faces the same problems as Chelsea, and the club hopes to clean up the roster and sell players first.

Oponda

Oponda is associated with Vila. Openda was frustrated at the end of last season, partly because of her failure to qualify for the Champions League. At that time, Opunda had clearly expressed his willingness to transfer within the club. However, Oponda performed well in pre-season preparations and has not made any requests to leave the team in recent weeks.

But if a subsequent offer comes, Leipzig is willing to negotiate. Of course, the price must be appropriate. Leipzig paid 40 million euros for Oponda. The contract of Aopunda will be in 2028, and the contract will include a termination fee of 80 million euros next summer. Therefore, his current price will only be slightly lower than that, about 70 million euros.