Timo Werner transfer: How Frank Lampard and Petr Cech swung deal in Chelsea's favour

Timo Werner transfer news to Chelsea made headlines over weekend after Germany international reportedly agreed on a £50 million move to Stamford Bridge with a whopping £200,000-a-week in ws. However, recent reports suggest that Chelsea manr Frank Lampard and executive Petr Cech made an undercover move to Germany to tilt Timo Werner transfer in favour of west London club. Timo Werner was also courted by Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United but RB Leipzig star opted to agree on a deal with Chelsea instead after meeting with Frank Lampard and Petr Cech. 

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Timo Werner transfer news: Frank Lampard and Petr Cech add a personal touch

According to reports from Telegraph, Chelsea manr Frank Lampard, as well as club's technical and performance advisor, Petr Cech played an instrumental role in swinging Timo Werner transfer in Blues' favour. Reports claim that Lampard and Petr Cech travelled to Germany before coronavirus lockdown to meet with RB Leipzig hitman Timo Werner. Lampard and Cech n laid out ir plans for future on how Timo Werner would fit in at Chelsea and prolific goalscorer was heavily impressed with proposal. 

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Chelsea legend Petr Cech reportedly played a key role in shifting momentum of Timo Werner transfer to Chelsea as 38-year-old's fluent German aided  communication. Cech was able to convey plans across to Timo Werner, his far and RB Leipzig star's nt which in turn helped smoon  deal. Premier League leaders Liverpool were favourites to secure a Timo Werner transfer to Anfield before coronavirus pandemic but Chelsea bosses acted quickly and found mselves in a rar comfortable financial situation to activate Werner's release clause. Lampard and Cech kept in constant touch with Werner after meeting in Germany, which has seemingly swung deal in Chelsea's favour. 

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Chelsea transfer news: Timo Werner to Chelsea?

Multiple reports claim that Timo Werner to Chelsea transfer is almost a done deal after German international agreed on personal terms with Blues. Chelsea agreed on a deal in principle to sign RB Leipzig forward, who has a £50 million release clause that expires on June 15. Chelsea have also offered Werner a reported £200,000-a-week w pack. Werner has scored 31 goals in all competitions for RB Leipzig this season attracting interest from several top suitors including Liverpool and Manchester United but it appears Chelsea have won race to sign German frontman. 

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