The Athletic are continuing to link Chelsea with an alternative name to Xavi Simons and it will not go away right now.Some Chelsea fans would perhaps not want the links to go away anyway as they

Chelsea are reportedly yet to submit a formal offer for RB Leipzig superstar Xavi Simons, despite heavy rumours of a summer transfer.

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Lesley Ugochukwu to Burnley, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is closing in on a move to Everton. The Blues are ramping up a summer clear-out of unwanted players to help balance the books and Burnley are also in talks to sign Armando Broja.