Chelsea could get a 'discount' on Timo Werner release clause due to RB Leipzig decision

Chelsea could end up getting a discount on Timo Werner's release clause. RB Leipzig are willing to promote his move to Stamford Bridge and look for a replacement, according to European football expert Andy Brassell. Frank Lampard’s side have agreed to activate the forward’s release clause after it initially appeared that the 24-year-old would be heading to Liverpool. The Leipzig ace has a clause of £53m. Fans have been questioning why the deal hasn't been confirmed yet. However, Brassell believes the only hold-up is the medical, as he explained that Blues medical staff can't currently carry out the required checks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brassell reckons the deal will still go ahead. He said: "It's been held up a bit by what's happening post-pandemic, which is going to effect all transfers going forward. We know where we are with Werner more than any other transfer because there's been a buyout clause in there the whole time. "Liverpool decided they weren't going to meet that, and that's why Chelsea were allowed to come in and got an agreement with Werner. At the moment it's the case that the medical can't take place at the moment, because if the Chelsea medical staff went over to Germany, they'd have to self-quarantine for 14 days. "It has been suggested in Germany that because Leipzig are happy to facilitate the move, and they've planned forward to do so, they may be happy to take a discount on the €60m [£53m] buyout clause. The fact that the buyout clause is due to expire tomorrow [today], is not so much an issue. We do still expect it to still get over the line." Source: Express