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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ahead of the Bundesliga season opener, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany talks squad depth, pre-season preparations, and their opponents, RB Leipzig. “We have four experienced players and two talented youngsters in attack.

City’s Elite Development Squad will face AS Monaco, PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig and Real Madrid in the Premier League International Cup.