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Transfers: Chelsea offers Timo Werner to Juventus for De Ligt

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Chelsea have offered Timo Werner to Juventus in a swap deal for Matthijs De Ligt. Chelsea have lost their first-choice center backs Antonio Rudiger and Andres Christensen earlier. They want new center backs before preseason starts next month.

Chelsea have lost Antonio Rudiger who left on a free to Real Madrid. Although Rudiger wanted to stay at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were unable to extend his contract due to the sanctions. Andres Christensen departs the club after a decade of loyal service at the club. Moreover, these two players were a key part of the Tuchel’s team that won the Champions League.

Chelsea wants new center-backs and have set their sights on Juventus defender and former Ajax center-back Matthijs De Ligt. De Ligt has been one of the best defenders on the planet in recent years. Although he has had a poor run of form at times, He is still a great center-back. Moreover, De Ligt is still young and has a lot of time ahead of him to improve.

Werner’s Chelsea career to end soon?

Timo Werner has had an average career at Chelsea. Werner was one of the most sought-after forwards during his time at RB Leipzig. However, he lost his shooting boots after he moved to Chelsea. Although he has difficulty in front of goal, he has been very vital for Chelsea. In fact, Werner provides a lot for Chelsea, The runs and key passes he makes have been very essential. However, he has failed to deliver the one thing he was asked, To score goals.

As of the moment, Chelsea wants to get rid of a striker who can’t score. Werner could have a better time at Juventus as Serie A is a slower league and Werner can use his abilities well.

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