Chelsea ‘are set to offer Timo Werner in potential player-plus-cash deal for Matthijs de Ligt’… with Juventus keen on the German forward who has scored just nine Premier League goals in two seasons for the Blues
- Chelsea are looking to bolster their defence after losing two key players
- They are interested in signing Juventus centre-back Matthijs De Ligt this summer
- Chelsea could offer Timo Werner in a player plus cash deal for the Dutchman
- The 22-year-old has a massive release clause in his contract worth £103million
Chelsea could reportedly throw in Timo Werner as part of a deal to sign Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Thomas Tuchel is keen to bolster his side’s defence while De Ligt reportedly wants to leave the Bianconeri after talks over a new contract broke down in an explosive meeting with the club.
Sky Sports Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio has reported Chelsea are preparing a £38million bid, plus Werner, for the 22-year-old Dutchman.
Chelsea are interested in Juventus star Matthijs De Ligt as they look to bolster their defence
Thomas Tuchel’s side could reportedly offer Timo Werner in a player-plus-cash swap deal
It is claimed that Juve would want more for a player who has a release clause worth £103million.
De Ligt would be keen on a move to Chelsea but the Blues could be forced to up their fee for the defender.
Juventus are interested in Chelsea forward Werner, though it’s reported that his wages, currently worth £270,000-per-week, could cause a problem.
Werner cost Chelsea £50m in June 2020 but he has struggled at the Blues, netting just nine Premier League goals in two full seasons with the club.
Last season, the 26-year-old started just 15 times in the league, scoring four goals.
De Ligt reportedly wants to leave Juventus after a disagreement over a new contract
Chelsea are looking for defensive reinforcements in this transfer window, having seen Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave upon the expiration of their contracts.
Sevilla star Jules Kounde, among others, have been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
De Ligt moved to Juventus in 2019 after guiding Ajax to the league and cup double as well as a Champions League semi-final as their youngest ever captain.
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