In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United has reportedly inquired about signing former Chelsea forward Timo Werner in the upcoming January transfer window. According to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, United’s manager Erik ten Hag is seeking striking reinforcements, with summer signing Rasmus Hojlund yet to find the back of the net in the Premier League.

While formal negotiations have not taken place, it is said that United has approached RB Leipzig about Werner’s potential availability. Werner, who struggled during his two years at Chelsea after a £53 million move in 2020, returned to Leipzig in 2022 for £23.5 million. Despite scoring 16 goals in 40 games, the 27-year-old has only found the net twice this season, leading to speculation about a possible return to the Premier League.

Although Werner is reportedly prepared to finish the season in the Bundesliga, other English clubs like West Ham and Fulham have been linked with an interest. Real Madrid is also said to be monitoring the situation. United fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some disappointed and considering the news a joke, while others see Werner as a potential solution to their team’s goal-scoring woes.

Here is the highlight video of Timo Werner’s skills and goals.