Chelsea Eye Xavi Simons in €65m Bundesliga Raid

Chelsea target Xavi Simons during RB Leipzig's clash with SV Werder Bremen. (Image: Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Chelsea could welcome three more faces to Stamford Bridge this summer. The Blues have enjoyed an excellent transfer window so far, bringing in lots of exciting young players to bolster Enzo Maresca's squad.

The west Londoners began by confirming the arrival of Dario Essugo, who was signed from Sporting CP in early June. Then, Chelsea wrapped up a shrewd deal for Liam Delap - activating the £30m release clause in his Ipswich Town contract .

While Maresca led the Blues to FIFA Club World Cup glory, the sporting directors got their hands on two other players ; Joao Pedro - who scored against Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the tournament - and Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea are also expected to add Estevao Willian to the squad. The Blues have forked out just over £150m on new players this summer, while they've shown no sign of slowing down as the new Premier League season approaches.

Xavi Simons

Chelsea should strike while the iron is hot and wrap up a deal for Xavi Simons. The RB Leipzig maestro has enjoyed spells on either flank during his time in the Bundesliga, but he favours a central role , which allows him to play in between the lines and receive the ball on the half-turn.

His versatility offers the Blues lots of options. If Chelsea were to sign Simons, then he'd either start on the left of Maresca's new setup, which essentially requires two number 10s, or in a central role - whether that's covering for Cole Palmer or shifting the talisman out to the right wing.

Chelsea target Xavi Simons during RB Leipzig's clash with VfL Wolfsburg. (Image: Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Ali Barat - the agent who facilitated Noni Madueke's recent transfer to Arsenal - has been brought in to assist the recruitment team. It's said that Leipzig are open to selling the Netherlands international, who could be available for €65m (£56m).

Jorrel Hato

Chelsea could really do with bringing in some cover for Marc Cucurella, who played just over 5,000 minutes for club and country last season. Jorrel Hato would be an excellent option for the Blues as Maresca looks to bolster his squad ahead of another busy season.

The 19-year-old defender, who made his 100th appearance for Ajax in March, largely featured at left-back last season, despite having previously established himself in the first-team as a centre-half. Should Levi Colwill ever need a rest or suffer an injury, Hato could step in.

With Renato Veiga facing an uncertain future, the Ajax defender would be a superb 'Swiss army knife' replacement. Hato could be available for about £60m this summer.

Chelsea-linked Jorrel Hato following Ajax's clash against NEC Nijmegen. (Image: Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Mike Maignan

Last, but by no means least, a new goalkeeper. Chelsea need to bring in an experienced world-class shot stopper, who, at first, will rival Robert Sanchez between the sticks before helping Mike Penders establish himself as a starter.

The Spaniard earned his keep at the Club World Cup, but that doesn't mean the Blues should brush his previous performances under the carpet. By bringing in Mike Maignan, Sanchez will either sink or swim.