Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has asked Blues owner Roman Abramovich to use Germany forward Timo Werner, 25, as part of a swap deal to try to sign Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

Timo Werner's move to Liverpool is a step closer after his RB Leipzig manager conceded defeat in the fight to keep him.

Ousmane Dembele is Liverpool's top back-up option if they miss out on Timo Werner.

Jurgen Klopp held a "virtual meeting" with Timo Werner over Easter to discuss a transfer to Liverpool.

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, 24, has been heavily linked with Liverpool but former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has suggested Old Trafford could be a better move.