Frank Lampard's phone calls to Timo Werner paved the way for Chelsea to leapfrog Liverpool for the German international's signature, writes Jack Rosser.
Timo Werner wears the no.11 shirt for RB Leipzig and with any luck, the Germany international may be able to take that shirt if he moves to Stamford Bridge. Read more here.
Alan McInally believes the Blues have pulled off a coup by landing the Werner. "He's a really good player and £50m in the world of football nowadays is as good a price as you're going to get for a player who has so much potential," he told Sky Sports. "What he has is a versatility, but he doesn't just play through the middle - he can play in a wide area and cuts in. "He was playing as an out and out centre forward at Stuttgart and it was only under Julian Nagelsmann at Leipzig where he was put out wide in a game against Bayern Munich to try to counter Bayern's wide players. He's very quick and showed his ability and versatility from there. Chelsea have some really good young players but I don't see a problem with him coming in. I thought he'd end up at Liverpool given the German connection, but it will be a case of who Chelsea look to play alongside him. There's been more responsibility put on him this season and he's responded. He has sometimes even played in a No 10 role which again has shown his versatility."
Jose Mourinho want to bring Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma to Tottenham this summer, according to RMC Sport.
With Hakim Ziyech on the way and a deal for Timo Werner nearly over the line, Chelsea are now focusing on another obvious area of need at left-back. Ben Chilwell is reported to be high on Frank Lampard's list of transfer priorities, with speculation suggesting that the Blues are confident of striking an agreement with Leicester City for the England defender. Read more here.
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick has congratulated Chelsea on their move for Timo Werner. While the move isn't official yet, the Blues are set to bring the RB Leipzig forward to Stamford Bridge. Read more here.