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RB LEIPZIG are keen on signing Chelsea starlet Tyrique George, according to reports.

The Blues are in advanced talks to sign £60million-rated RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons.

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Simons, 22, missed the Bundesliga side’s most recent friendly and it is believed that he has played his last game for them.

During talks regarding the Dutchman, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that RB Leipzig have enquired about George’s availability.

George, 19, enjoyed a breakout season for the Blues last term, making 26 appearances in all competitions.

Due to Chelsea‘s huge squad, however, the winger is said to see his future away from Stamford Bridge, at least for the 2025-26 season.

The Blues would like to keep George, but a permanent transfer has not been ruled out.

In addition to RB Leipzig, Borussia Monchengladbach are also said to be keen.

Earlier this year, SunSport was given an insight into George’s incredible rise.

Bismark Odoi, father of ex-Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi, told SunSport: “He is a few years younger than my son but he was very noticeable from his early years.

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“We all used to take them, but I’m happy that he’s making his parents proud because I tell you it’s a lot of hard work, people only see the results, but the work is massive.

“Tyrique was very close to another guy who was similar in stature to him, called Apau I think, a very good young player during their under-12 days.

“Not everyone makes it, but yeah, he was there. I think he was one of the youngsters who played very well knowing their parents were watching too.”

Chelsea have confirmed the £37million signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax.

Remarkably, the acquisition took spending on defenders to an astonishing £360million under BlueCo.

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NEWCASTLE are set to fail in their club-record £70million bid for Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko – but will return with an improved offer.

Toon are offering £65.5m up front plus £4.3m in add-ons but the German club are expected to turn down the offer.

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Leipzig are hoping for a bidding war between Manchester United and Newcastle, who are set to lose Alexander Isak to Liverpool.

Even if both clubs offer the same amount, Leipzig will look to increase the size of add-ons and the sell-on percentage.

Sesko, 22, is certain to leave Leipzig and he was left out of the club’s 2-1 friendly against Atalanta on Saturday.

The forward is understood to be happy to join EITHER club.

Leipzig sporting director Marcel Shafer said: “Due to the very concrete interest from several clubs, we have decided that he will not play today.

“When I say that strong interest has been registered and approaches have been made, it’s obvious what has happened.

“I would like to make it clear that this does not mean that he is on his way to another club.

“And it also does not mean that Benji will not be playing next week.”

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Yet Sesko is still unlikely to play again for the club particularly as Leipzig are also keen to sell the player.

Leipzig are also set to sell Dutch forward Xavi Simons to Chelsea.

Simons missed the Atalanta game with a neck issue although he could cost Chelsea up to £60m.

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