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title: "Southampton: Journalist drops Xavier Simons transfer claim on Twitter"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/xavier-simons-southampton-transfer-interest-chelsea/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-02-24T13:40:53Z"
modified: "2022-02-24T13:40:53Z"
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# Southampton: Journalist drops Xavier Simons transfer claim on Twitter

**As per reliable Chelsea journalist [Nizaar Kinsella](https://twitter.com/nizaarkinsella/status/1496130638973489156?s=21) of [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-xavier-simons-transfer-interest-brighton-southampton/blt6cc3d47c19d07fa1), there has been a Southampton transfer update as the south coast club now eye yet another player from the Champions League holders in Xavier Simons.**

### The Lowdown: Saints chasing west London talent…

It is no secret that the Saints wish to make Blues striker Armando Broja’s loan deal at St Mary’s a permanent one following his impressive temporary spell.

[Southampton latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/southampton-latest-developments/)

The Albania striker has impressed under Ralph Hasenhuttl and reports even suggested that Southampton were willing to [table a substantial bid](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1486247539129024512) for him in January.

Tino Anjorin is another Chelsea ace remaining on Southampton’s radar, with the club’s scouts [set to keep tabs](https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-january-transfer-sport-republic-6580756) on his loan spell at Huddersfield Town.

### The Latest: Saints ‘trying to poach’ Simons…

According to [Kinsella](https://twitter.com/nizaarkinsella/status/1496130638973489156?s=21) for [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-xavier-simons-transfer-interest-brighton-southampton/blt6cc3d47c19d07fa1), Saints transfer chief Martin Semmens has yet another west London talent in his sights as news emerges on ‘[versatile](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-xavier-simons-transfer-interest-brighton-southampton/blt6cc3d47c19d07fa1)‘ midfielder Simons.

It is believed that Southampton are now ‘[trying to poach](https://twitter.com/nizaarkinsella/status/1496130638973489156?s=21)‘ the 19-year-old, who has just months remaining on his Chelsea contract, but the in-demand teenager has several other suitors.

Along with Premier League trio Brighton, Norwich and Watford, Hasenhuttl’s side will also have to battle [‘several Championship sides’](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-xavier-simons-transfer-interest-brighton-southampton/blt6cc3d47c19d07fa1) for Simons’ signature.

### The Verdict: Low-risk move

Lauded as [yet another promising Chelsea talent](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1255919014917951489), the former England under-17 international can play as an anchor in front of the back four, and also at central midfield, right-wing, right-back and as a central defender ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xavier-simons/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/599739)).

On a free transfer, this move could be very low-risk for a big potential Southampton payoff, but judging by the amount of interested suitors, it will be no easy to feat to win the race for Simons’ signature.

***In other news: ‘Come the end of February’…talkSPORT reporter drops huge Broja update, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-transfer-rumours/southampton-talksport-journalist-makes-armando-broja-permanent-deal-claim/)***