Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their quest to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. Standard Sport reported last month that the Blues have been exploring the terms of a potential deal to bring the Netherlands international to Stamford Bridge.

Monday saw progress made on a lot of deals. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is expected to head to Everton after a £29million fee (including add-ons) was agreed between the clubs. That switch comes just a year after he completed a £30million transfer from boyhood club Leicester City.

Chelsea fans are convinced Xavi Simons could soon be on his way after the winger replied to the club’s Instagram post announcing Jorrel Hato’s transfer move from Ajax to Stamford Bridge.