Chelsea defines plan with Enzo Maresca to sign Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea have outlined a bold plan to reinforce their attack under new manager Enzo Maresca, prioritizing the signing of Dutch star Xavi Simons and closely monitoring Alejandro Garnacho as a potential late-window move.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are in advanced negotiations with RB Leipzig for Simons, who is viewed internally as a key figure in Maresca’s offensive rebuild. A personal agreement with the player is already in place, and only final details with Leipzig remain before the transfer is completed.

Garnacho remains on Chelsea’s radar

While Simons is the immediate focus, Alejandro Garnacho continues to be a long-standing target for Chelsea. The club is keeping a close watch on the Argentine winger’s situation at Manchester United, exploring a potential move as a strategic opportunity toward the end of the transfer window.

Club sources suggest that no formal approach has been made yet, but Garnacho remains highly admired within the Stamford Bridge hierarchy. Importantly, Chelsea does not view the signings as mutually exclusive both are seen as capable of coexisting in Maresca’s system, offering distinct attributes to the squad.

Simons deal approaching completion

Simons, 21, was one of the standout performers in the Bundesliga last season. His creativity, technical quality, and versatility across attacking roles have made him a priority signing. Chelsea’s management is optimistic that the deal will be finalized in the coming days, positioning the Dutchman as one of the club’s marquee summer arrivals.

The transfer aligns with the club’s vision of building a young, dynamic attacking core, tailored to Maresca’s possession-heavy style.

Could Garnacho’s arrival impact Estevão?

One potential complication involves the future of Estevão Willian, Chelsea’s Brazilian prodigy signed from Palmeiras. Although the 17-year-old will officially join the squad this season after the Club World Cup, Garnacho’s presence could delay his integration into the first team.

Both players typically operate in similar wide attacking roles, and the Argentine’s Premier League experience may earn him more immediate minutes under Maresca. Still, the club sees Estevão as a long-term project, and his development plan is expected to remain intact regardless of other arrivals.