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title: "Burnley: Clarets interested in signing Xavier Simons"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2023-01-30T12:35:04Z"
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# Burnley: Clarets interested in signing Xavier Simons

**[Burnley](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/burnley-fc-news/) are interested in signing Chelsea youngster Xavier Simons during the summer transfer window, according to a new transfer update.**

### The Lowdown: Simons an exciting young talent

The 19-year-old is a highly-rated young prospect at Stamford Bridge currently, making [30 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xavier-simons/alletore/spieler/599739) for the Under-21s, as well as one for the first team, mostly as a defensive midfielder.

Simons was loaned out to Hull City back in September but he has only managed [two](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/430292/History/Xavier-Simons) [Championship](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/championship-news/) appearances totalling nine minutes this season, although Liam Rosenior [described](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-city-chelsea-xavier-simons-8006371) him as ‘outstanding’ in the recent FA Cup defeat to Fulham.

It could be that a permanent move away from Chelsea eventually comes to fruition, which is where Burnley come into play.

### The Latest: Burnley keen on signing

According to [*The Evening Standard*](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-arsenal-chelsea-fc-caicedo-fernandez-tottenham-hincapie-b1056453.html) \[via [*Football League World*](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/chelsea-stance-detailed-with-burnley-bristol-city-and-millwall-keen-to-hijack-hull-deal/)\], the Clarets are interested in signing Simons this summer, with Chelsea yet to make a decision over his long-term future and his contract set to [expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xavier-simons/profil/spieler/599739) once this campaign ends (club option – one year).

Hull are also keen on keeping hold of him on a permanent basis, while Millwall and Bristol City are mentioned as potential suitors too.

### The Verdict: One for the future

Simons has yet to properly prove himself at senior level but he is someone who would be viewed as an exciting long-term signing by Burnley, as Vincent Kompany builds for the future.

Petr Cech praised his debut for Chelsea, [saying](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/petr-cech-heaps-praise-on-chelseas-latest-debutants-harvey-vale-jude-soonsup-bell-xavi-simons) it was a ‘special moment’, and he is someone who possesses all-round quality in midfield, as highlighted by [three goals and six assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xavier-simons/alletore/spieler/599739) at youth team level.

Patience would be required with Simons if he did join Burnley, as he continues to mature as a player, but it is refreshing to see Kompany looking at emerging talent as well as experienced signings for the present.