Werner joins Leipzig as Man Utd struggle for strikers - FootballTransfers Recap

9 Aug 2022 16:58 CDT | 3 min read

Timo Werner, Germany, 2021/22 — © ProShots

Suraj Radia

Suraj Radia | Editor

It was another eventful day in the transfer window as Chelsea sold Timo Werner and Manchester United continued to struggle in their search for a striker.

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FootballTransfers wraps up the biggest stories of the day.

Official: Timo Werner re-joins RB Leipzig from Chelsea

Timo Werner has completed his move back to former club RB Leipzig from Chelsea after just two seasons at the West London club.

Sesko and the strikers Man Utd failed to sign this summer

Benjamin Sesko in action for Red Bull Salzburg — © ProShots

Manchester United have missed out on another of their striker targets after Benjamin Sesko was confirmed to be joining RB Leipzig next summer.

Chelsea ‘obsessed’ with signing Wesley Fofana

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Chelsea are 'obsessed' with signing Wesley Fofana and could return with a third bid of nearly £80 million for the Leicester defender, writes CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.

What is the latest on Barcelona's transfer pursuit of Bernardo Silva?

Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Barcelona remain firmly in the hunt to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernard Silva, with the Blaugrana keen on adding the Portuguese international to their cluster of talent in the middle of the park.

Mikel Arteta defied Arsenal board to banish Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal — © ProShots

Mikel Arteta went against the Arsenal board to force former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubamyeang out of the club after a string of disciplinary issues.

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