One of the hottest young strikers in world soccer has reportedly agreed to join Chelsea FC for $68 million

• German superstar striker Timo Werner has agreed to join Chelsea FC from RB Leipzig, according to The Daily Telegraph.
• The 24-year-old has scored 32 goals for Leipzig in all competitions this season, 25 of which have come in the German Bundesliga.
• The Telegraph says Chelsea has met Werner's $68 million release clause, with the striker agreeing a $253,000 per week deal.
• Werner is considered among the hottest prospects in world football right now, and Chelsea securing his signing would be a huge coup for the London-based team.

German superstar striker Timo Werner has agreed to join Chelsea FC from RB Leipzig, according to The Daily Telegraph.

The Germany international, 24, has scored 32 goals for Leipzig in all competitions this season, 25 of which have come in the Bundesliga.

The Telegraph reports Chelsea has met Werner's $68 million release clause, with the striker agreeing a $253,000 per week deal at Stamford Bridge.

Werner, who has also been linked with Liverpool FC and Manchester United, would be Chelsea's second signing for next season after the club completed a $47m deal for Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech in February.

Chelsea is also interested in signing Leicester City fullback Ben Chilwell, according to the Leicester Mercury, with head coach Frank Lampard looking to add proven quality to his young squad.

Werner joined Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016 and has since hit 92 goals in 154 games, while he has also scored 11 times in 29 games for Germany.

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