CHELSEA are looking for two new central defenders.
Chelsea are negotiating a deal for Matthijs de Ligt.
According to reports, Juventus has decided to sign Timo Werner as part of any deal with Chelsea for Matthijs de Ligt. The Italian giants appear to be interested in the German international forward, believing they have what it takes to resurrect his career after two disappointing seasons in west London.
Werner arrived at Chelsea as a future superstar after the Blues beat off competition from Liverpool to secure the deal.
Despite winning the Champions League in his debut season, the striker's career has taken a step back.
He's lost all confidence in front of goal, but Juve appear to believe there's something there.
According to The Mail, they have decided to sign the former RB Leipzig player if they sell De Ligt to Chelsea.
Timo Werner could be on his way to Juventus.
That could be good news for the Blues, who are looking for a buyer for their £47.5 million flop.
Werner's agent met with Juventus and other Italian clubs earlier this year as he began to shop his client around Europe.
Werner was also offered a contract by Borussia Dortmund, but he declined.
De Ligt has quickly surpassed Jules Kounde on Chelsea's defensive shortlist.
Negotiations with Juventus have begun, and there is optimism that a deal will be reached in the coming weeks.
After three seasons in Turin, where he won only one Serie A title, the player is eager to take on a new challenge.
De Ligt was close to joining Manchester United before moving to Italy, and Barcelona was also interested.
Chelsea is said to have considered sending Christian Pulisic from Juventus as part of the deal.
The USMNT forward has struggled for consistency and may be forced to leave the team.
However, Werner appears to be the makeweight in a deal as he prepares to embark on a new challenge ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Thomas Tuchel wants to revamp his attack by bringing in Raphinha and Raheem Sterling.
Werner's chances of playing regularly are slim if he signs the highly rated duo.
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