Chelsea are in a transfer fight with AC Milan to sign RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan.
Simakan signed for Leipzig from French club Strasbourg in 2021 and has since become a regular for the Bundesliga club. At just 22 years old, Simakan has started six league games for Leipzig, and his performances have attracted the interest of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
According to Transfers, AC Milan and Chelsea are in a transfer fight to sign the youngster from Leipzig, and this is not the first time the latter has been linked with Simakan’s signing.
The report claims that Chelsea was heavily linked with Simakan in 2021 before he agreed to join Leipzig.
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Simakan has switched between right back and centre-back during his time at Leipzig, so his versatility could make him a useful option for Graham Potter’s Chelsea.
With Potter playing between a back five and a back four during his brief spell at Chelsea, it will be important to have a player who can adapt to both positions.
Cesar Azpilicueta is not going to be able to play at the highest level for much longer, and has been Chelsea’s choice at right back and centre-back for some time now.
