Timo Werner back to Bundesliga? Borussia Dortmund eye Chelsea star

The 2022 January transfer window is closed, but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Dortmund to step up for Werner

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Chelsea forward Timo Werner, as has been reported by Sky Sports Deutschland.

There haven’t been any concrete negotiations yet, but it is felt that the Germany international fits the profile of somebody who could enhance Marco Rose’s squad.

It would see a return to Germany for the speedy 25-year-old, who scored scored 91 goals and provided 42 assists in 222 Bundesliga appearances across his time with Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.

While he hasn’t proven as productive in the Premier League, the tallies from his time in his homeland are seen as definite reasons for encouragement.

There is further reason for optimism as Werner’s agent is Volker Struth, who recently engineered Niklas Sule’s move to Dortmund from Bayern Munich.

Money could prove an obstacle, though, as Werner joined Chelsea for €50 million in 2020 and currently earns €16m-per-season — €4m more than Marco Reus, who is Dortmund’s top-earner.

There is also the fact that Chelsea are not dissatisfied with Werner or pushing for a transfer, even if the Blues are willing to discuss a possible move.

Any deal could also depend on the situation surrounding Karim Adeyemi, with FC Salzburg wanting €40m for the Germany international while Dortmund don’t want to go over €30m.

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