Despite getting an offer from Barcelona, Chelsea player Timo Werner favours a move to Manchester United, according to Spanish source El Nacional. The thought of playing under new Red Devils manager Ralf Rangnick has piqued the German's interest.
Werner joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga for about £47.5 million last year. The Blues hoped that the Germany international would establish himself as the undisputed No. 9 for the team.
However, both Chelsea and Timo Werner have had problems with the trade thus far. The 25-year-old has battled to establish himself at Stamford Bridge, with only 15 goals in 64 appearances.
Chelsea re-signed Romelu Lukaku in the summer after Timo Werner's difficulties in front of goal. With the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz, and Christian Pulisic ahead of him in the pecking order, the German is struggling to obtain playing time at the club.
Barcelona is said to be interested in Timo Werner, who is still struggling to make an impact at Chelsea. The Catalans are even willing to sign the former Stuttgart star on a loan deal with a £34 million option to make the transfer permanent.
Barcelona, on the other hand, will have to compete with Manchester United for Timo Werner's signature. According to sources, the forward prefers to join the Red Devils over the Blaugrana.
Chelsea is reportedly open to receiving proposals for Timo Werner during the winter transfer window. The German has been mentioned as a prospective recruit by Barcelona, who are looking to expand their attacking options. Manchester United, on the other hand, is said to enjoy an advantage over Xavi’s side in the race for the striker. Barcelona and Manchester United are rumoured to be interested in signing Chelsea's Timo Werner. However, the German favours the Red Devils to the Catalans.
Ralf Rangnick's presence at Old Trafford, according to sources, may encourage Timo Werner to forego a move to Barcelona in favour of a move to Manchester United. In 2016, the 63-year-old moved the attacker to RB Leipzig, and the pair might rejoin at Old Trafford.
Chelsea, on the other hand, would rather sell Timo Werner to Barcelona. By selling the 25-year-old to Manchester United, Thomas Tuchel and his team do not wish to boost their direct opponents.
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