Transfer: Door opens for suitors to snatch former Chelsea striker Werner

West Ham, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all keen on signing former Chelsea man Timo Werner in January.

Werner is struggling for game time at RB Leipzig and is believed to be interested in a move in January to ensure a spot at the Euros next summer.

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The 27-year-old returned to Germany in 2022 after two years at Stamford Bridge. He endured a difficult spell in the English top division, struggling in front of goal. Werner made 89 appearances for the Blues, netting 23 goals in those outings and received criticism from fans for his lack of goalscoring threat.

Werner netted 16 goals in 40 appearances last term. So far this season, the German has managed just 203 minutes in the Bundesliga across eight appearances and has found the back of the net twice in those outings.

According to German media, Leipzig are set for a “wild winter” as they attempt to restructure their squad for the second half of the season.

Midfielder Emil Fosberg has already secured a move to New York Red Bulls and Werner could be the next player on the move after falling out of favour under Marco Rose.

Werner is aware of the fact that he needs to up his game time in order to be a part of Germany’s squad for the Euros next summer and Leipzig are reportedly open to discussions over a potential deal with anyone who shows an interest.

Werner has already been capped 57 times for Germany and will be hoping to up those numbers next summer as his country host the tournament. He has not featured for the national side since March of 2023 and was left out of the squad for their most recent round of international friendlies.