RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, as they look to replace Xavi Simons ahead of his expected move to Chelsea.

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RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Liverpool and England Under-21 midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, as Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, 22, looks close to completing a move to Chelsea. (Florian Plettenberg)

Florian Plettenberg has reported that RB Leipzig are pressing ahead with plans to replace Xavi Simons, who is set to join Chelsea following the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich. Their preferred choice is Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, a player who has long been earmarked as one of England’s brightest midfield prospects.

Chelsea are reportedly on the brink of securing the transfer of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with the deal expected to be finalised in just three days. The Dutch international has been keen to make the move to Stamford Bridge, with talks having been underway since mid-July.

Liverpool are on course to let yet another attacker go after an agreement on personal terms with RB Leipzig was struck and the Reds changed their stance on a sale.

RB Leipzig's new star signing Johan Bakayoko says a conversation with Jürgen Klopp persuaded him to join the Bundesliga side.

Ole Werner faces a baptism of fire as RB Leipzig head coach when his side visit defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the opening fixture of the 2025/26 season on Friday.