Despite negotiations with Chelsea: Xavi Simons is in RB Leipzig’s starting lineup for the friendly against Toulouse. Still no agreement has been reached; talks are ongoing - while Leipzig continue to demand a total package of €70m (including add-ons). There is still no… pic.twitter.com/HvrgoDa7Yo

Xavi Simons’ agents, including his brother Faustino Simons and Marcello Brillmann, an employee of Ali Barat’s agency “Epic Jackson” whom Xavi recently hired due to his good contacts in England, are present at RB Leipzig’s training camp in Donaueschingen and are holding talks with the club.

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.