Thursday evening saw Timo Werner become heavily linked with a move to Chelsea.

The RB Leipzig striker has a 65 million euro release clause until June 15 and it seems Frank Lampard's side are leading the race to sign him.

News of a move to Stamford Bridge was first reported by the English press and Bild before the BBC confirmed the two parties were in talks.

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While it looked as though Werner would rather have joined Liverpool, interest from the Champions League holders has cooled in recent months.

This has allowed Chelsea to come in, pay his release clause and offer him a five-year contract worth 10 million euros a year.

The German international has scored 25 goals in the Bundesliga this season - his fourth campaign above the 20-goal mark.

Werner's arrival would provide further competition upfront in Lampard's squad, with Tammy Abraham, Olivier Giroud, and Michy Batshuayi all currently at the club.

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