Thomas Tuchel Blocks Chelsea Star from Leaving Stamford Bridge

• Thomas Tuchel is reportedly unwilling to part ways with Chelsea flop Timo Werner this summer
• The Blues boss is said to have 'put to a stop' Werner's plans to quit the Premier League giants
• Werner has been linked with a possible return to Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig, who are keen on his services
• The 26-year-old has not had the best of times with Chelsea, having managed just 23 goals in 89 appearances for the club

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly blocked Timo Werner's possible Stamford Bridge summer exit.

Werner has widely been linked with a move away after enduring a tumultuous two-year spell with the Blues.

The German forward has struggled to make an impact since his arrival from RB Leipzig in a £47.5 million deal in 2020, scoring just 23 goals in 89 appearances for the west Londoners.

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According to Metro UK, Leipzig have shown interest in re-signing the 26-year-old this summer, ina move that would end his Premier League nightmare.

It is understood that Werner is also keen on a move away as he pushes to rediscover his spark ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Thomas Tuchel blocks Timo Werner's exit

However, Tuchel is said to have blocked any attempts by interested parties to have Werner depart the club.

Kicker reports that the Blues' boss still has Werner in his plans and wants the German forward to be part of his squad ahead of the new season.

However, Werner is said to be wary over his lack of playing time, having managed just 15 Premier League starts last season.

Recently, the ex-Leipzig ace suggested that he was open to departing Stamford Bridge for a move elsewhere.

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"I could be happy everywhere," he was quoted saying.

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Sports Brief had earlier reported that Raheem Sterling had opened up on the moment he realised that it was time for him to make a switch to Stamford Bridge.

The former Man City winger moved to west London in a deal worth £47.5 million to become Chelsea's first signing of the summer.

Sterling's move to Chelsea came at a time when the club needed more firepower up front after the departure of Romelu Lukaku, who moved to Inter Milan on loan.