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Report: Antonio Rudiger hoping to convince RB Leipzig striker and Liverpool target Timo Werner to join Chelsea

According to Sport Bild, Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger is looking to convince RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner to snub Liverpool and move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Update the English poker game @TimoWerner: Werner and @ToniRuediger are friends, played together @VfB. Rüdiger tries to convince the striker for @ChelseaFC

— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) May 29, 2020

The Germany international stars played together at VfB Stuttgart, and Rudiger is eyeing a reunion at club level as the Blues look to further bolster their squad ahead of next season.