Chelsea are interested in signing Xavi Simons this summer and it could well be that the attacking midfielder is included in the matchday squad to face Crystal Palace this weekend. The Blues returned to Cobham last week to begin preparations for the new campaign following a longer than usual 2024/25 season.

Chelsea are determined to offload Christopher Nkunku in order to make room for Xavi Simons, but Bundesliga expert Ronan Murphy believes Maresca’s squad will be getting worse if they press ahead with this plan.

Manchester City could now pose a threat to Chelsea’s ongoing transfer pursuit of Dutch international Xavi Simons, according to reports.The 22-year-old has been one of the most sought-after names in