Chelsea striker Timo Werner is in talks to join Newcastle on loan.

But Werner's £270,000-a-week wages could prove a stumbling block in any potential deal, says the Mirror.

The forward has failed to hit the heights many hoped for when he made his £48million move from RB Leipzig in 2020.

The Germany international's return of just 10 goals in 56 Premier League appearances is well below the numbers expected.

But still desperate to be a success in England's top flight, the 26-year-old could join the Magpies on loan.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants to land an attacker before the transfer window closes