Man City challenge Chelsea for RB Leipzig ace Simons

Chelsea have been working on a deal for the Holland international for some weeks.

Now Sky journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that City are challenging for Simons.

Discussions with Chelsea are still ongoing and that there is interest from both sides to make the deal happen.

However, City have contacted agent Ali Barat to register their interest in Simons.

It's suggested City see Simons as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is now on the radar of Tottenham.