CHELSEA’S Xavi Simons chase has hit a snag — as RB Leipzig do not want any Blues players.
Christopher Nkunku, Armando Broja, Tyrique George and Carney Chukwuemeka have all been offered as makeweights.
But the German club want a straight-up £60million fee for the Dutch playmaker, 22.
Agent Ali Barat — hired by Simons to sort out his exit and who has close ties with Chelsea — is trying to break the stalemate.
But Stamford Bridge chiefs are making progress with loaning out young players.
Midfielder Kendry Paez, 18, has followed keeper Mike Penders, 20, to sister club Strasbourg and striker Marc Guiu, 19, is joining Sunderland.
The Blues have also signed winger Jesse Derry, 18, from Crystal Palace.
Simons initially joined RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.
The Dutch international made the switch permanent back in January.
RB Leipzig forked out a club-record £43million to sign Simons.
While significant add-ons were also agreed that could take the fee up to as much as £70m.
Simons decided to quit the German club after they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
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If the deal does come through just work with George. He’s a good player he just need more minutes.