Hull City 
Chelsea 
- 10 April
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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
61.0
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Kai Klefisch |
 Darmstadt
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€1.0M |
|
58.8
58.8
|
Juan Ignacio Méndez |
 Instituto
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€0.6M |
|
58.8
58.8
|
Ulíses Rivas Gilio |
 Pumas
|
€1.2M |
|
58.8
68.8
|
Nikolas Sattlberger |
 Genk
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€4.7M |
|
58.8
58.8
|
Leonardo Bertone |
 Thun
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€0.4M |
|
58.8
64.0
|
Julian Baas |
 Sparta
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€0.9M |
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58.8
60.8
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Lautaro Ríos |
 Banfield
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€0.5M |
|
58.8
66.8
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Tyron Owusu |
 Luzern
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€1.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Araújo | 08-04-2026 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 06-04-2026 | Report | |
| Marcos Senesi | 06-04-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 01-04-2026 | Report | |
| Roggerio Nyakossi | 30-03-2026 | Report | |
| Fisnik Asllani | 20-03-2026 | Report | |
| Said El Mala | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Johan Manzambi | 11-03-2026 | Report |
Xavier Simons
DM, M (C)
Skill: 56.5
Pot: 61.8
Team
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€0.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.7M – €1.1M
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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 €0.7M and €1.1M. 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.
