According to a recent report by Football.London, Premier League giants Chelsea could be handed a boost in the race for the signature of German international speedster Timo Werner, especially considering how Jurgen Klopp decided to spend the summer transfer window prior last season. The report suggests that Klopp was happy with the balance of his squad and that that’s why he didn’t opt to make any first-team additions last summer.
The report further argues this by stating that the free acquisition of Adrian was the only major transfer the European champions made throughout the summer. It is worth remembering that the Reds’ front three – consisting of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino – have been tearing the Premier League apart for quite a while. As good as Timo Werner is, whether or not Klopp would be willing to drop one of the aforementioned Anfield fan-favourites in the German’s favour is a whole different question altogether.
What Makes Werner Such An Attractive Prospect?
The speedster is one of the most exciting young talents in the European game at the moment and with good reason. The RB Leipzig man has been ripping teams to shreds in the Bundesliga all through the campaign, and his individual display in their 8-0 thrashing of Mainz along the way yielded an almost inhuman hat-trick of both goals and assists. Despite being just 24, the German offers excellent composure and collectiveness in the final third of the pitch.
Although Werner is versatile enough to play in any position across the front-line, there’s no getting over the fact that he’s at his best when deployed on one of the flanks. While the sheer number of goals he’s scored this season could motivate managers to give the German a central role, the truth remains that Werner is still an extremely creative player, capable of producing moments of magic from any position on the pitch. With 21 goals and seven assists from 25 Bundesliga fixtures this season, it must be conceded that Werner has the potential to develop into a top talent.
Why Are Chelsea Trying To Sign An Attacker?
The Blues’ squad is fairly well-structured but one of Frank Lampard’s biggest concerns going into next season is undoubtedly going to be the front-line. A lot of pressure was placed onto the shoulders of Tammy Abraham at the start of the season, and soon enough, it proved to be too much for the youngster. The addition of a player like Werner would not only help provide Abraham with some much needed competition for the striker’s role but would also add depth in their wide areas.
Why Chelsea Need To Sign Werner In The Summer?
Simply naming Liverpool’s front-three is enough to induce fear into the hearts Premier League teams aplenty, and that’s exactly what the acquisition of a dribbler like Werner could do for Chelsea. In Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic, the Blues already boast one of the most exciting front-lines in the Premier League for next season, and adding the name of Werner to that list would only make the deal that much sweeter for Frank Lampard and the Chelsea faithful alike.
