Timo Werner has once again been on fire for RB Leipzig this season and is a big reason why they sit top of the Bundesliga after 15 games. The Blues are struggling for goals of late, and the German could be the ideal fix. Here is why Chelsea must sign the 23-year-old.
Werner has been a crucial part of RB Leipzig’s rise in recent years, and his stock is rising as each week passes. Renowned for his lighting speed, deadly finishing, and clever movement, he is a nightmare for defenders to mark and always seems to be in the right place at the right time.
He also has the statistics to back up the hype. Werner has netted an outstanding 16 goals in just 15 Bundesliga appearances this season. In addition to his goals, he has provided five assists in that time, suggesting he is more than just a marksman.
What makes the German hitman a particularly enticing target for Chelsea is his low release clause. The Mirror reported that his new deal with Leipzig includes a release clause of just 30 million Euros. For a player boasting the numbers detailed above, this would be an absolute steal.
He is already being talked about in the same conversation as the world’s best strikers, and at just 23-years-old, he is yet to reach his peak. Werner can also operate anywhere across the front three. The German would not only provide competition for Tammy Abraham but could also bring a goalscoring threat from the wide positions.
If Chelsea are to target just one attacking player in January, Werner should be that one. His goal record speaks for itself, and 30 million Euros could prove to be one of the all-time Premier League bargains.
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