One difficult Chelsea transfer deal to do actually looks like it is going to go through soon now as things heat up there.And it’s not just there where things are heating up either, we have some

Contact is ongoing between Chelsea and RB Leipzig over a deal for Xavi Simons according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.The Blues have strengthened their attack this summer with the signings of

Chelsea are making big progress towards signing Xavi Simons after Fabrizio Romano revealed the latest on their negotiations for the RB Leipzig star.

Everton have reportedly made a surprise offer worth €36m (£31.5m) plus add-ons to sign Chelsea and Liverpool transfer target Malick Fofana. The Toffees could reach an agreement with French club Lyon ‘fairly quickly’ in a stunning transfer twist, French outlet L’Equipe reported on Saturday.

Chelsea have continued their active talks in the background for both Ajax's Jorrel Hato and Leipzig's Xavi Simons. Both players are very keen on a Chelsea

The Holland international has approved the move, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reporting Chelsea and Leipzig now in advanced talks over a fee. Discussions between the two clubs are progressing positively, although some details still need to be finalised before a deal can be closed.

Chelsea are working on a deal for Xavi Simons, whilst they are also in the market for a left sided defender to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad. The Blues are desperate for back-up to Marc Cucurella at left back, and have identified 19-year-old Ajax star Hato as the player they want.

Enzo Maresca could be on the verge of welcoming another signing to Chelsea after Jorrel Hato was left out of Ajax’s pre-season squad to face Celtic.

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is open to joining the Premier League club and Leipzig are willing to sell despite only signing Simons on a permanent basis in January for an initial fee of €50 million ($58.8m).

Chelsea are open to letting Marc Guiu leave on loan, but don’t want any buy option included according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues signed the Spaniard last summer from Barcelona after they activated the €6m release clause in his contract.