A back-up option for Simons could be the No 7, which he wore during his breakout season at PSV Eindhoven in 2022/23. However, he would have to wrestle it away from Pedro Neto, who has used it since joining Chelsea from Wolves.

The latest transfer news from around the Premier League focuses on two big boys who are ramping up their business.

Chelsea have advanced their interest in RB Leipzig's XavI Simons and the player has made a decision over a potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer.