Man Utd want Chelsea flop Timo Werner in shock January transfer but stunned fans say ‘tell me this is a joke’

MANCHESTER UNITED have inquired about signing former Chelsea forward Timo Werner, shock reports in Germany say.

Erik ten Hag is in the market for strike reinforcements and the club have drawn up a list of targets.

And according to Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig’s Werner is wanted by Old Trafford bosses.

It is claimed United have asked Leipzig about the striker’s availability but not offer or formal negotiations have taken place.

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