The German side are reportedly demanding at least £60m for Simons, with sporting director Marcel Schafer recently telling BILD: 'We know his great ambitions to play in a top league.'

Standard Sport understands Chelsea wish to sign both players this summer and are working on securing player sales, which would accelerate the arrival of RB Leipzig’s Simons and Manchester United’s Garnacho. Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are two players who will leave if suitable exits can be resolved.

Chelsea’s pursuits of Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho are reportedly hinging on the sale of wantaway forward Christopher Nkunku. The Frenchman is not a part of Enzo Marescas