Chelsea flop Timo Werner is reportedly open to joining Manchester United on loan from RB Leipzig in the January transfer window.
According to a report by Daily Mirror, Timo Werner has warmed up to the idea of joining Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on signing the 27-year-old RB Leipzig striker in the January transfer window. The Chelsea flop is open to completing a loan move to Old Trafford this month.
Timo Werner and His Recent Struggles
Timo Werner would have hoped to resurrect his stuttering career when he rejoined RB Leipzig from Chelsea. The German international had won the UEFA Champions League title at Chelsea but could not stamp his authority at the West London club. So, his stint at Stamford Bridge ended after just two years.
But the 27-year-old has struggled to make his mark at the Bundesliga club, failing to perform consistently in the last 18 months. Things have gone from bad to worse this month for Werner, who has managed only 386 minutes of game time across 14 appearances, chipping in with two goals and one assist.
But despite blowing hot and cold at RB Leipzig, the Chelsea flop has his admirers in England. Several well-known Premier League clubs are keen, including Manchester United. And the Red Devils want to prise him away from the Bundesliga club on loan in the January transfer window.
Manchester United Calling?
Manchester United’s interest in Timo Werner is surprising, considering his struggles during his stint with Chelsea. The Red Devils have failed to find the back of the net consistently in the ongoing season. So, they need to sign a striker who can solve the team’s scoring woes in the second half of the 2023/24 season.
Manchester United will benefit by signing a prolific striker like Serhou Guirassy. Nonetheless, the Premier League heavyweights have zeroed in on Timo Werner as their target, and they want to sign him on loan this month. The Chelsea flop has now handed Manchester United a boost as he is open to joining them.
The latest update contradicts recent claims, which pointed to Werner’s desire to remain at RB Leipzig. So, it will be interesting to see if a loan move to Manchester United sees the light of day for the 27-year-old German international.
