Hull City 
Chelsea 
- 23 February
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CONFIRMED: Xavier Simons signs for Bolton Wanderers.
Bolton Wanderers beats Chelsea to sign Xavier Simons. Hull City accepts their €0.4M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Xavier Simons moving to Chelsea.
CONFIRMED: Xavier Simons signs for Bolton Wanderers
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Xavier Simons's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Xavier Simons.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Xavier Simons (23).
- Xavier Simons is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Chelsea squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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Key player as direct competitor (Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
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Some better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
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Less potential than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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58.8
58.8
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Jaïro Riedewald |
 Sheff Utd
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€0.9M |
|
58.8
58.8
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Juan Ignacio Méndez |
 Instituto
|
€0.6M |
|
58.8
58.8
|
Jacopo Segre |
 Palermo
|
€1.2M |
|
58.8
58.8
|
Youssef Aït Bennasser |
 Kayserispor
|
€0.9M |
|
58.8
64.0
|
Julian Baas |
 Sparta
|
€1.0M |
|
58.8
60.8
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Lautaro Ríos |
 Banfield
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€0.5M |
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58.7
58.7
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Dani Rodríguez |
 Leganes
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€0.6M |
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58.7
65.2
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Edouard Michut |
 F. Sittard
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€1.6M |
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| Jérémy Jacquet | 19-01-2026 | Report |
Xavier Simons
DM, M (C)
Skill: 56.5
Pot: 61.9
Team
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€1.0M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.8M – €1.2M
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Who is Xavier Simons?
Xavier Simons (ENG) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Bolton Wanderers. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 35. Xavier Simons has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Xavier Simons's current transfer value is between €0.8M and €1.2M. His last transfer was from Hull City to Bolton Wanderers in 2025. Bolton Wanderers paid Hull City €0.4M for Xavier Simons.
Xavier Simons latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
