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Manchester United are reportedly not alone in their pursuit of a loan deal for former Chelsea striker Timo Werner in January.
Werner won the Champions League during his first season at Chelsea, but struggled to replicate the goalscoring form that had made him so highly-valued in his native Germany prior to arriving in the Premier League.
After two years at Stamford Bridge, Werner returned to the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig in 2022, winning the DFB-Pokal in his first season back with Marco Rose’s side.
This year however, Werner has found his opportunities limited at the Red Bull Arena, with Rose preferring Belgium international Lois Openda, and the club are believed to be willing to allow him to leave on loan in January.
United have long been linked with a move for the Germany international, with reports from the country last month claiming the club had made enquiries with Leipzig over a potential loan for the 27-year-old.
Manchester United will reportedly face competition in their pursuit of Timo Werner in January
Unai Emery is said to be keen on bringing Werner to Aston Villa as backup for Ollie Watkins
Meanwhile United are interested in bolstering their offensive options, with Rasmus Hojlund still searching for his first Premier League goal
However, according to a report from The Sun Aston Villa are also interested in securing a deal for Werner in the summer, with Unai Emery said to be keen on bolstering the club’s attacking options.
Villa have been revitalised under Emery this season and currently sit level on points with league leaders Arsenal having suffered just three defeats so far this season.
Ten Hag’s side meanwhile are crying out for new offensive talent in January as the club continues to struggle in front of goal in the Premier League.
United have scored just 18 goals from their first 17 games, with only relegation-threatened Burnley, Sheffield United, Luton and Nottingham Forest having netted fewer in the league.
£72million summer arrival Rasmus Hojlund is still in search of his first Premier League goal after 13 appearances, while Marcus Rashford has so far been unable to recapture his goalscoring form from last season.
