If Simons is now available for more like €50m, this is surely an opportunity Chelsea need to strongly consider.
The Blues have been linked with a similar style of player in the form of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers in a report by the Sun, though they stated that the England international could cost as much as £80m.
The pair are similarly versatile attacking midfield players who can score and create, and both finished with very similar numbers last season…
Xavi Simons and Morgan Rogers comparison
| Player | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Xavi Simons | 42 | 14 | 11 |
| Morgan Rogers | 60 | 14 | 12 |
Simons managed his total in 18 fewer matches than Rogers, so that might be a factor worth considering, with his asking price looking like better value for money overall.
That said, Rogers has shown what he can do in both the Premier League and Champions League, whereas Simons would be new to English football.
It might well be worth paying that bit extra to snatch a top talent from a rival club who won’t need much of a settling-in period.
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