Timo Werner linked to Chelsea exit with Juventus, RB Leipzig as options

The summer transfer window is here, and there’s 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: Werner linked with Juventus move

Timo Werner‘s departure from Chelsea looks possible with Juventus emerging as a potential suitor for the 26-year-old striker, reports Sky Sport Italy.

Juventus manager Max Allegri has listed the Germany international in a list of attacking transfer options, but his priority is still to secure a permanent deal for Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid. The report also mentions Manchester United’s Anthony Martial although sources told ESPN last week that the player will remain at Old Trafford.

Werner hinted at a move away from Stamford Bridge in order to secure more game time ahead of the World Cup in November following the arrival of Raheem Sterling, with manager Thomas Tuchel criticising his player’s response.

Werner has already been offered to his old side RB Leipzig as part of a player exchange for Nordi Mukiele, as Chelsea looked to derail Mukiele’s pending transfer to PSG. However, Sky Sport Germany reports that the Bundesliga side are still interested in Werner’s return to Leipzig, which would likely be on a season-long loan.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Cristiano Ronaldo is travelling back to England to discuss his future at Manchester United with manager Erik ten Hag, reveals The Athletic. The 37-year-old is understood to have informed the Red Devils of his desire to leave this summer if a reasonable offer arrives, but the Premier League side continues to maintain that he will not be transferred. It is reported that the Portugal international is more likely to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place next season.

– Newcastle United are in talks with PSG for Julian Draxler, as per Le 10…