Former RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner rejected an offer from Manchester City to join Chelsea, it has been revealed.

BILD reports the German striker was a top target for Pep Guardiola this summer despite being strongly tipped to join Liverpool.

The Blues ended up paying a bargain £47million after meeting Werner's release clause.

The 24-year-old Germany international scored 34 goals in all competitions last season.

And he is sure to provide the firepower Chelsea have been lacking since the days of Diego Costa.