Chelsea look set to sign 22-year-old Xavi Simons, who left PSG earlier this year, though Manchester City are also said to be chasing the talented midfielder. No matter where he ends up, PSG stand to

Bayern Munich look set to miss out on signing Xavi Simons after the RB Leipzig star reiterated his desire to join Chelsea.

The Blues are in talks with two German clubs as they look to slim down their squad before the transfer deadline.

The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku. He also states that personal terms should not be an issue, with the former RB Leipzig man keen on a move to Bavaria to join Bayern.

Bayern Munich have the Chelsea star high up on their shortlist as an alternative to Kingsley Coman, who is moving to Al Nassr.

Xavi Simons is reportedly 'waiting' for Chelsea to sell Christopher Nkunku to Bayern Munich so his move can complete

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has distanced the Bundesliga champions away from a move for Nicolas Jackson, but Premier League interest in the Chelsea striker continues to persist.

And then there's their comparatively small debt. Bayern's amounts for just 13 percent of their value, whereas Barcelona's debt is at 54 percent, United with 32 percent, and Chelsea at 22 percent.