The news that Timo Werner has agreed a deal to return to RB Leipzig is the first sign that Chelsea’s new squad is taking shape.
The additions have been coming thick and fast – starting with Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly. They have since been joined by a host of youngsters and Marc Cucurella from Brighton.
🚨 Excl. Timo #Werner: He is on verge to join Leipzig! It’s almost a DONE DEAL. Positive developments in the last days. Timo wants to return & he will. Total agreement expected in the next week. Massive deal for RB and the Bundesliga! #CFC @Sky_Marc @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇩🇪
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2022
But the question of where the players already on our books would go has been hanging over us, and it’s a relief to hear that one has been shifted already. Werner leaves, with Sterling effectively taking his place.
We still expect Hakim Ziyech to be considered to be up for sale, if there’s any interest. Then there’s Callum Hudson-Odoi, who last night was being linked with Premier League teams after missing out on the squad to face Everton.
Excl: Callum Hudson-Odoi could now leave Chelsea for regular game time. Southampton have already asked for CHO on loan, now pushing 🚨🔵 #CFC
He was also discussed with Leicester days ago – it’s up to the player.
Hudson-Odoi will make a decision on his future in the next days. pic.twitter.com/slmoqqmVw5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2022
If we engineer a deal for Frenkie de Jong, we could yet see a surprising departure in midfield too.
Stop pushing for the purchase of Barcelona players! They ruined our transfer window, we shouldn’t give them money to register them. Let them suffer or find another way. Do not feed the mouth that bites your fingers