Chelsea make shock Man Utd and Liverpool transfer demand as Xavi Simons saga takes new twist

Chelsea have a couple more days to recharge their batteries before they're back in action. After storming past West Ham United at the London Stadium on Friday, the Blues have turned their attention to another London derby.

This weekend, Enzo Maresca's side will lock horns with Fulham at Stamford Bridge. While Chelsea may fancy their chances against the Cottagers, they could be without Cole Palmer, who's been nursing a minor groin injury.

Fortunately for the Blues, the summer transfer window doesn't shut until Monday, September 1, so they could always bring in some last-minute cover. Once the deadline passes, the lion's share of Maresca's squad will disperse for international break.

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So, with that being said, football.london has rounded up the latest Chelsea transfer news.

Xavi Simons transfer twist

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, football.london understands. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, but Chelsea are yet to agree a fee with the Bundesliga outfit.

The Blues have been biding their time in negotiations as they look to offload Nicolas Jackson or Christopher Nkunku before making an official offer. Leipzig, though, have options, with Simons very much in demand ahead of Monday's deadline.

football.london says: "If Chelsea are adamant that they need to offload Nicolas Jackson or Christopher Nkunku before tabling an offer for Xavi Simons, then they need to get a move on. It wouldn't be the end of the world if the Blues missed out on the RB Leipzig star, though. Fermin Lopez would be an equally good addition."

Chelsea set Jackson price tag

Liverpool and Manchester United could help Chelsea rake in almost £80m for Nicolas Jackson this summer. According to the Daily Mail, the Blues believe the 24-year-old striker is worth more than the £74.1m that the Reds Devils spent on Benjamin Sesko, as well as the £79m that the Premier League champions paid Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike.

The report claims that Bayern Munich have emerged as frontrunners to secure Jackson's signature, having held talks over a loan deal in the last few days. It's said that the Senegal international has attracted interest from other clubs too.

The Daily Mail reckons that Chelsea would be open to letting Jackson leave on leave this week, so long as an obligation to buy for next summer is included.

football.london says: "Nicolas Jackson had two years to establish himself as an undisputed starter for Chelsea, and he took the opportunity for granted. He's not done much wrong, but Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have raised the bar at Stamford Bridge this summer."

Chelsea youngster nears exit

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have told Roma they want around €30m (£25.8m) for Tyrique George. The 19-year-old winger enjoyed a bit-part role in Maresca's squad last season, helping the Blues qualify for the Champions League.

The report claims that Chelsea want to include a heavy sell-on clause and add-ons to any potential deal. It's said that the west Londoners have no plan to loan George to the Serie A outfit, with only one international spot up for grabs.

Romano reckons that Chelsea have received approaches from two Premier League clubs, as well as a team from Germany.

football.london says: "This would be a great piece of business for Chelsea. With Pedro Neto and Jamie Gittens battling for a place on the left, I can't see Tyrique George getting much of a look in this season."