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Could really leave Chelsea this summer - Fabrizio Romano says Juventus are seriously considering move for 26-year-old Blues star

[L-to-R] Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Juventus boss Max Allegri; [inset] Fabrizio Romano Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that could depart this summer amidst interest from . According to , the Bianconeri are weighing up Werner as well as Alvaro Morata, with the latter being manager Massimiliano Allegri's preferred option. The Italian journalist added that Werner's name previously came up when the Blues negotiated with Juventus for Matthijs de Ligt. Romano tweeted: "Timo Werner could really leave Chelsea this summer. He's one of the names in Juventus list alongside Allegri's priority Morata - was already discussed during negotiations for de Ligt." He added that the Premier League giants tried to include the 26-year-old German forward while negotiating with his former side Red Bull Leipzig for Nordi Mukiele. However, they couldn't get the deal done, with Mukiele now set to join Paris Saint-Germain (as per ). Romano wrote: "Chelsea also tried to include Werner loan in talks with Leipzig for Mukiele." Timo Werner could really leave Chelsea this summer. He's one of the names in Juventus list alongside Allegri's priority Morata - was already discussed during negotiations for de Ligt.

Chelsea also tried to include Werner loan in talks with Leipzig for Mukiele.Timo Werner could really leave Chelsea this summer. He's one of the names in Juventus list alongside Allegri's priority Morata - was already discussed during negotiations for de Ligt. Chelsea also tried to include Werner loan in talks with Leipzig for Mukiele. Werner has struggled during his time at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Leipzig on a deal worth around £48 million in the summer of 2020. He has netted just 23 times in 89 matches across all competitions while laying out 21 assists. Werner incidentally scored 34 times in 45 matches across all competitions in his final season at Leipzig alone. This proves the struggles he has faced in adapting to English football after thriving in the Bundesliga. The German has also indicated that he wants to "play more" (as quoted by ) after starting just 24 matches across all competitions last season.

How have Chelsea and Juventus fared in the ongoing transfer window

Juventus and Chelsea have both endured eventful summers so far. La Bianconeri have brought in two high-profile free transfers in Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba. Allegri's side have also signed Gleison Bremer from city rivals Torino. There have been plenty of departures from the Allianz Stadium as well. Paulo Dybala, Federico Bernadeschi, Giorgio Chiellini, Matthijs de Ligt and Merih Demiral have all left the club. Chelsea, on the other hand, have signed from Manchester City and Kalidou Koulibaly from S.S.C Napoli. They have let go of Romelu Lukaku on loan to Inter Milan while also losing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger to free transfers. Thanks for the warm LA welcome Big day for . Welcome to LA, !Big day for . Welcome to LA, ! Thanks for the warm LA welcome The Blues notably have the likes of Emerson Palmieri, Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja back in their squad after their respective loan spells. However, the club have mostly made headlines for the players they have missed out on. They seemed to be in pole position to land Raphinha but the player joined Barcelona. The Blues find themselves in a similar position once again with Jules Kounde, who, as per , is closer to joining the Blaugrana. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found