Chelsea handed major Xavi Simons transfer boost as in-demand star REMOVES RB Leipzig from his social media
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Xavi Simons has deleted mention of RB Leipzig from his social media page
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The German club are demanding a fee of £60million and
Amid the rumours, attacking midfielder Simons has deleted the fact he is an
It now only says he is an ambassador for charity Unicef and is sponsored by Puma.
Posts of him wearing an RB Leipzig kit have not been taken down.
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Eagle-eyed fans have also spotted in recent days that he has begun following several Chelsea stars on Instagram like
Fans reckon it is all a sign of him moving to Stamford Bridge before the window slams shut.
One supporter said: "It's happening."
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Another added: "Here we go confirmed."
A third commented: "It suggests he's either come to an agreement on personal terms or is basically there."
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However, it has been reported that Chelsea need to get players off the books before they can complete the deal for Simons.
But
Simons is said to be working with agent Ali Barat, who has close ties to Chelsea.
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