Chelsea move on from Xavi Simons with deal for Brighton outcast Facundo Buonanotte ahead of Leeds and Borussia Dortmund

Chelsea are nearing an agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion after missing out on Xavi Simons.

Chelsea move on from Xavi Simons with deal for Brighton outcast Facundo Buonanotte ahead of Leeds and Borussia DortmundChelsea move on from Xavi Simons with deal for Brighton outcast Facundo Buonanotte ahead of Leeds and Borussia DortmundChelsea move on from Xavi Simons with deal for Brighton outcast Facundo Buonanotte ahead of Leeds and Borussia Dortmund

لكل الرياضي Chelsea are in talks with over a surprise loan move to sign Buonanotte having seen Simons agree to join Spurs. The Argentine had been close to a move to , and they had booked him a flight so he could undergo a medical, but he did not board the plane. were also reportedly interested.

Now, Chelsea are said to be close to landing the midfielder. He spent last season on loan at City, scoring six goals and laying on three assists. He is a twice-capped دولي.

Buonanotte has played 50 times for Brighton in total, and has registered seven goal involvements. It is, at this moment, unclear if Chelsea will include a purchase option in any deal to sign the Seagulls ace.

Chelsea face a race against time to complete a move, with the transfer window closing on Monday.