BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea win race for prolific Werner

RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner

Chelsea have won the race to sign in-demand RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.

The prolific Germany international has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but the 24-year-old is on his way to Stamford Bridge, subject to a medical.

Chelsea will reportedly pay £47.5million (€53m) to land Werner, and although the club have not confirmed the length of his contract, media reports in England suggest he joins until 2025.

He will link up with the club in July after the Bundesliga season concludes, seemingly confirming he will not be involved for Leipzig in their remaining Champions League matches in August.

The striker said: "I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club.

"I of course want to thank RB Leipzig, the club and the fans, for four fantastic years. You will forever be in my heart.

"I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us."