Chelsea agree to sign Timo Werner

Chelsea have agreed to sign Timo Werner from German club RB Leipzig on a five-year deal.

The 24-year-old forward has agreed personal terms and, subject to passing a medical, will join in July after the Bundesliga season ends.

“I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a proud moment for me to be joining this great club,” he said.

“I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans.

“Together we have a successful future ahead of us.”