Former West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie has said that it would be a big deal if Chelsea manage to recoup half of striker Timo Werner's transfer fee.
Werner, who has three years left in his current deal, has failed to live up to expectations since his arrival at Stamford Bridge two years ago. He joined the Blues from RB Leipzig for £47.5 million after registering 47 goal contributions in the 2019-20 season.
However, in the last two seasons, the 26-year-old has contributed just 23 goals and 21 assists in 89 appearances across competitions for the west London outfit. Manager Thomas Tuchel has often opted to use his compatriot as an impact substitute or an inside forward instead of a first-choice striker.
Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie provided his assessment of Werner's stint in London so far. He said:
"He has missed more chances than what he has scored, that's for sure. They paid quite a bit of money for him. I think if they got half back, they would be delighted because he has missed a lot of chances."
McAvennie continued:
"His life could have been so different; he could have been the top man if a couple of his chances had gone in. If he gets a move, he will go and be a star again at another club. I don't think what he does now at Chelsea will matter, even if he starts scoring goals, because I don’t think the fans have taken to him."
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Werner is 'annoyed' at Tuchel’s criticism, so the striker's potential departure could be on the cards. The Germany international is keen for a guaranteed role for his nation at this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Werner is expected to be demoted to the bench next season at Chelsea following the arrival of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
Chelsea eyeing move for Rafael Leao
According to Calciomercato, Chelsea are interested in signing AC Milan forward Rafael Leao as a replacement for Hakim Ziyech. The report also adds that a player plus cash deal is an option, as Ziyech is in talks with the Serie A champions over a potential summer move.
Leao, who rose through the ranks at Primeira Liga outfit Sporting CP, joined Milan from Lille for £19.6 million in the summer of 2019. He has featured in 115 games for the Rossoneri across competitions, bagging 27 goals and 21 assists.
mobaelnst
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james
mobaelnst
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JAMES
musajp1
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I was really sad after our match, I was hurt, I felt pain in my chest. I was just very sad. Please don’t tell me it’s just pre-season. what F*** is our new owner doing concerning sign-in of new players.?
TryNuell
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As I said last week ........ U guys u don't see what Timo provides hope Manchester United can swoop in and get him on cheap
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we won't sell to man u
Vaeacdmsuy
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you are a formal West Ham striker, what be your concern with Chelsea Timo Werner? Or you said this, so we could hate him them you sign him cheap for West Ham?
HakeemTm
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no thanks
peweklnosz
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relaxed Chelsea wouldn't be able to play Europa next season
Fisayor
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Echee27
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the way people are judging someone's misfortune is uncall for, without knowing that this guy can pick up this up season and silent his haters, after all no one know that Hazard of Chelsea before will later become Hazard of Madrid that can't score 5 goals a season in the name of injury and over weight
kamulasikushandrew
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As I said last week ........ U guys u don't see what Timo provides hope Manchester United can swoop in and get him on cheap
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The guy got alot of experience and I think he is better than Antony
kamulasikushandrew
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As I said last week ........ U guys u don't see what Timo provides hope Manchester United can swoop in and get him on cheap
Webcmopuy
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relax, this is a transition for Chelsea... things can't be all the same when changes are being made... trust,me bro...the players are also affected by this change over... give it time, we may struggle again this season as was last season, but it will be fine after some times.... just be calm
Yeah man I hope this isn’t like Man utd post Sir Alex
co2019
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Sell Timo man he won’t improve. We are doomed as things stand. We can’t get our players in the market. We have been lazy and other clubs make full use of it. We don’t have a proper finisher and we aren’t even looking for one. We will be a Europa League team at best.
relax, this is a transition for Chelsea... things can't be all the same when changes are being made... trust,me bro...the players are also affected by this change over... give it time, we may struggle again this season as was last season, but it will be fine after some times.... just be calm
Ceudekopst
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What is your business there
nohademrtu
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# sign Alexandre Leao
Webcmopuy
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Sell Timo man he won’t improve. We are doomed as things stand. We can’t get our players in the market. We have been lazy and other clubs make full use of it. We don’t have a proper finisher and we aren’t even looking for one. We will be a Europa League team at best.