Chelsea are closing in on signing 22-year-old Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window.

According to an update by French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Xavi Simons, who registered 19 goal contributions for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig last season.

The 22-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Chelsea in the long run. They need to add more depth to the attacking unit, especially after sanctioning the departure of Noni Madueke. Raheem Sterling is on his way out of the club as well, and Mykhailo Mudryk is facing a lengthy ban for doping.

Chelsea have been overly dependent on Cole Palmer, and he needs more support in the final third. The Netherlands international is capable of slotting into multiple attacking roles, and he will add some much-needed cutting edge in the final third.

Chelsea move ideal for Simons

The move to the Premier League could be the ideal step in his career as well. It would be a natural progression for Xavi Simons, and he would get to test himself at a higher level. The Dutchman has proven himself to be a capable performer in the Bundesliga, and he has the attributes to succeed in the Premier League as well.

Chelsea are an elite club, and they could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Chelsea will be hoping to compete with the elite clubs in the upcoming campaign, and they need quality players.

The Blues have recently won the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. However, a club of their stature is expected to fight for the Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League. They need quality players to bridge the gap with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the deal across the line. The 22-year-old will look to continue his development with ample exposure in the Premier League, and Chelsea could nurture him into a future star. Chelsea have done well to groom talented young players over the years, and they could play a key role in his development as well.