MX23RW : Monday, May 6 12:17:10| >> :120:49647:49647:

Timo Werner arrival 'likely to seal Michy Batshuayi exit'

Werner arrival 'likely to seal Batshuayi exit'
© Reuters
Chelsea are reportedly expected to sell Michy Batshuayi this summer as they close in on a deal for RB Leipzig's Timo Werner.

Michy Batshuayi is reportedly expected to be sold by Chelsea this summer as the Blues close in on a deal for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

Liverpool were long considered to be the favourites for Werner, but Frank Lampard's side have seemingly moved into pole position for the Germany international.

The 24-year-old is expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, and according to football.london, the deal is likely to seal Batshuayi's exit.

The Belgium international has only scored once in 16 Premier League appearances during the 2019-20 campaign, while he has managed just eight league goals in 48 outings for his current club since arriving from Marseille in July 2016.

Batshuayi has recently enjoyed successful loan spells with both Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace, but the striker has been unable to show his best form for his parent side.

West Ham United are allegedly at the head of the queue for a player who could command a £40m fee during this summer's transfer window.

ID:401749: cacheID:401749:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2414:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Leicester City's Ben Chilwell in action on February 1, 2020
Read Next:
Who are the three players Chelsea want to sign after Timo Werner?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Chelsea351591170591154
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham361310135670-1449
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton351211125357-447
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
13Fulham36128165155-444
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!