Chelsea are reportedly looking to sign 22-year-old Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig during the summer window.

According to a report by German publication BILD, personal terms with Xavi Simons are not an issue for Chelsea, but the move is being held up because the West London outfit need to sell some players before they can sign the attacker.

The Netherlands international will cost them €70 million, and Chelsea are looking to get rid of some of their fringe players before they can sign him. The 22-year-old is an excellent player with a bright future, and he could develop into an asset for Chelsea in the long run.

The Blues need to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit, and they have done so with the additions of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. It seems they are looking to add more cutting-edge in the final third. The Dutchman has the tools to develop into a top-class player, and the move to Chelsea could bring out the best in him. Regular football in England could accelerate his development.

Chelsea looking to get rid of trio

Meanwhile, Chelsea are hoping to sell Carney Chukwuemeka, Armando Broja, and Christopher Nkunku this summer. The BLues need to free up some funds to improve their squad. It remains to be seen whether they can find a suitable destination for their fringe players.

All three have struggled for regular game time at Chelsea, and they will look to get their careers back on track with regular football next season. They need to join clubs where they will be given the opportunity to express themselves. It will be interesting to see where they end up; the trio has been linked with multiple clubs in recent weeks, but a deal has not yet been agreed.

Meanwhile, Simons will hope that Chelsea can sort out their issues quickly and get the deal across the line. He will want to resolve his future quickly and focus on his football. The player has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running.