According to a recent report by The Sunday Mirror, Premier League outfit Chelsea are suggested to be lining up a summer bid in an attempt to acquire the services of German international striker Timo Werner. The RB Leipzig man has been in sensational form since the start of the campaign and has shown no signs of slowing down despite the presence of teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the same league.
It has been said that Liverpool are also keen on the youngster’s signature, but Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side are claimed to have already opened negotiations with the club. With the Blues now adamant on making additions to the squad in January, Werner could emerge as one of the perfect targets for Lampard. Leipzig are suggested to be quoting a price in the region of £60m for the German, and Liverpool and Chelsea are both still said to be keen.
What Makes Timo Werner Such An Attractive Prospect?
The German international has been nothing short of sensational since the start of the current campaign, and his goalscoring is giving natural scorers like Robert Lewandowski a run for their money. The fact that he’s versatile enough to play anywhere across the front-line is sure to be one of his biggest selling points.
The 23-year-old has featured in 18 league games for the German club this season, and he’s already notched up a quite incredible record of 20 goals and six assists.
Averaging at more than a goal a game, it’s not surprising at all that some of the biggest clubs in the world are actually after his signature. The youngster isn’t afraid to use his explosive pace for the benefit of the team, and also shows the physical as well as mental strength to survive in the big time.
His exploits in the box from just this season should be enough to prove his footballing pedigree, and acquiring him would immediately take any team to the next level.
Why Chelsea Must Beat Liverpool To Werner Signature?
The Reds are undoubtedly the strongest team in the country at the moment, and breaking into a side that already boasts three world-class attackers could turn out to be a hellish task for the young German. This is why Chelsea could be the best move for him. With the likes of Willian and Pedro slowing down, and Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic still learning the trade, Werner would be able to walk into the starting XI at Stamford Bridge and nail down a spot.
The Blues have been looking for additional options to provide competition to Tammy Abraham as well – boots that Werner is more than capable of filling. Signing the German would offer Lampard the option of mixing up his systems in the attack, while also adding a much-needed focal point apart from Abraham in the side as well.
For all the excellent work that Chelsea have done in the last few months, their most recent defeat against Newcastle United was an indication of the weaknesses, and bringing Werner in would be the quickest way to address one of the biggest concerns within Lampard’s team.
