Real Madrid set sights on Chelsea star with 27 goal involvements in 2020/21

Thomas Tuchel wants Timo Werner to stay.

Chelsea Transfer News: Real Madrid want Timo Werner

According to transfer news from Fichajes (h/t Express), struggling Chelsea star Timo Werner is wanted by Real Madrid. New manager Carlo Ancelotti has apparently asked the Spanish club to sign the German striker.

Werner was one of the hottest strikers in Europe when Chelsea threw the cash for him. He had shown his goal-scoring prowess for RB Leipzig over the last few seasons. However, one can safely say Werner was not a hit at Chelsea in his debut season. His goal tally dropped spectacularly over the season compared to his last year at Leipzig.

Real Madrid s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois R in action against Chelsea s Timo Werner 2-L during the UEFA Champions League first leg semifinal soccer match between Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC at Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, 27 April 2021.

It has been an all too familiar sight of Werner missing chance after chance. The 25-year-old squandered several easy chances in league games as well as the FA Cup final. It might have cost Chelsea dearly but in the end, they did win the Champions League.

Hence, it is rather surprising that Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti are said to be after the striker. The new manager has asked the board to get Werner alongside a few other names. Chelsea, on the other hand, are not entirely opposed to a sale for the German. (h/t Express)

Carlo Ancelotti replaced Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid manager (imago Images)

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It is understandable that Werner struggled given he is playing in a whole different league with new players. There was also a managerial change that would have had some effect. However, with Real Madrid’s interest in the striker, it could represent an interesting dilemma for Chelsea on whether to cash in on him.

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