It appears that Timo Werner is heading towards Stamford Bridge despite his link with the current English Premier League ruling club Liverpool.
Timo, a key player for Germany who scored 92 goals in his 155 matches for RB Leipzig, had a strong link with Liverpool; however, his departure to Chelsea seems certain after the blues (reportedly) agreed on the buyout clause of roughly $62 million, si.com reports.
Chelsea is looking for a forward who is extremely useful, and Timo can be the one. He could play wide or through the center of the team. There's only Oliver Giroud on forward as well, but coach Frank Lampard does not approach anything for the longterm option with him, as he already turned 33. He only started five games this season (2019/20).
On the other hand, the contract of both Willian and Pedro has fallen out. Michy Batshuayi has a year left at the club; however, he has started only a game this season.
All these show that Chelsea is in great need of the forward players in the club alongside Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic. Hakim Ziyech will be back in the game at the end of the Premier League's suspended season.
What's His Expected Contract And Salary?
Timo Werner's transfer is not precisely brought into the public. But he is speculated to sign a 5-year contract with a transfer fee of £54 million, as per si.com.
If the same clause goes on at Chelsea, Timo is expected to earn a salary of £9 million per year and £170,000 per week.
Previously, with RB Leipzig, Timo garnered a salary of £53,000 per week, as per eurofootballrumours.com. And, with the swirling winds about his transfer to Chelsea, his earnings are likely to be increased.
Timo Werner Stats In Bundesliga With RB Leipzig
Timo Werner is a professional German football player, who played his career from VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.
His recent stats in Bundesliga with RB Leipzig in the 2019/20 season shows his 30 appearances with 29 starts where he scored 25 goals. Among them, he scored three penalties.
Timo Werner with RB Leipzig (©: bavarianfootballworks.com)
Moreover, he completed eight assists, 113 shots, had 14 fouls committed, and received four yellow cards. Timo Werner played a center-forward at RB Leipzig, and he scored 91 goals in 155 matches for the club.