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Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is not convinced the Blues need to splash out £95m on Romelu Lukaku as he praises Timo Werner for doing a 'dirty job' last season and being pivotal to Champions League triumph

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has questioned the need for the Blues to splash £95million on Romelu Lukaku as he believes Timo Werner offers them a better attacking option.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted he wants a target man with the attributes the Inter striker possesses following their struggles in front of goal last season.

Werner was often criticised last season by pundits for a lack of composure in front of goal but Zola says the German played a pivotal role in their Champions League triumph and fourth place finish in the Premier League.