CHELSEA’S Xavi Simons chase has hit a snag - as RB Leipzig do not want any Blues players.
, , and have all been offered as makeweights.
But the German club want a straight-up £60million fee for the Dutch playmaker, 22.
Agent Ali Barat - hired by to sort out his exit and who has close ties with - is trying to break the stalemate.
But chiefs are making progress with loaning out young players.
Midfielder Kendry Paez, 18, has followed keeper Mike Penders, 20, to sister club Strasbourg and striker , 19, is joining .
The Blues have also signed winger Jesse Derry, 18, from .
Simons initially joined on loan from in 2023.
The Dutch international made the switch permanent back in January.
RB Leipzig forked out a club-record £43million to sign Simons.
While significant add-ons were also agreed that could take the fee up to as much as £70m.
Simons decided to quit the German club after they failed to qualify for the .
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