RB
Leipzig are growing increasingly confident they can agree a deal to re-sign
Timo Werner from Chelsea, according to Sky in Germany.
Talks between the two clubs are running 'at full speed' and the Bundesliga
club are exploring all possibilities, whether it be a loan or permanent
deal.
Chelsea signed the 26-year-old two years ago from Leipzig, but he has been
unable to replicate the goal-scoring form which prompted the Blues to
activate his £45m release clause.
Werner is said to be keen on the move as he wants to get regular game time
to secure a starting spot in Hansi Flick's Germany team at the World Cup in
November.
His relationship with Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is also said to be an
issue, although Tuchel is understood to be unwilling to let the forward
leave.
Juventus are also interested in Werner if they can't wrap up a deal for main
target Alvaro Morata, according to Sky in Italy.
RB Leipzig head coach Domenico Tedesco did not want to comment on a possible
Werner deal before the German Super Cup final on Saturday.
Werner has scored 23 goals in 89 appearances in all competitions for
Chelsea, but he only started 15 Premier League games last season, scoring
four times.
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