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Chelsea 
- 7 September
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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 (22).
- 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, Conor Gallagher)
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Some better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Conor Gallagher)
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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
61.6
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Luka Ilic | Real Oviedo | €1.6M |
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58.8
58.8
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Bogdan Kushnirenko |
 LNZ Cherkasy
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€0.2M |
|
58.8
59.1
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Sam Surridge |
 Nashville
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€4.6M |
|
58.8
60.1
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Mahmoud Marei |
 Pyramids
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€0.8M |
|
58.8
68.6
|
Yan Phillipe |
 Atletico
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€2.4M |
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58.8
65.6
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Tomás Ariel Silva |
 Atletico
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€1.2M |
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58.8
65.5
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Daniel Fila |
 Venezia
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€4.1M |
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58.8
60.5
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Kyo Sato |
 Kyoto Sanga
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€0.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wharton | 29-08-2025 | Report | |
| Piero Hincapié | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Alessandro Bastoni | 18-08-2025 | Report | |
| Jorrel Hato | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 18-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 16-07-2025 | Report | |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | 14-07-2025 | Report |
Xavier Simons
DM, M (C)
Skill: 56.5
Pot: 64.7
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) currently plays for Bolton Wanderers. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 35.
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.
