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Premier League Clubs Poach RB Leipzig Stars Šeško and Simons
2 Aug
Summary
- Šeško and Simons excluded from RB Leipzig squad for Atalanta match
- Simons reaches advanced agreement with Chelsea
- Newcastle set to sign Slovenian striker Šeško

As of August 2nd, 2025, RB Leipzig will be without two of their key players, Benjamin Šeško and Xavi Simons, for their upcoming friendly match against Italian side Atalanta. Both players are currently in discussions with Premier League clubs regarding potential transfers.
Dutch international Xavi Simons has already reached an advanced agreement to join the Club World Cup champions, Chelsea. The move is expected to be finalized in the coming days. Meanwhile, Newcastle United is poised to beat Manchester United in the race to sign Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško.
RB Leipzig will play one more friendly, away at RC Lens, before their first competitive game of the season in the DFB-Pokal. The absence of Šeško and Simons will be a significant blow to the German club as they prepare for the new campaign.