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Manchester United FAILED in 'a last-ditch attempt to sign former Chelsea forward Timo Werner', but Erik ten Hag 'hopes to reunite with Hakim Ziyech' at Old Trafford as his hunt for a forward continues

Manchester United failed with a last-ditch attempt to sign Timo Werner, according to a report.

The German forward left Chelsea this week to re-sign for RB Leipzig in a £25million deal after a torrid two years with the Blues.

According to Manchester Evening News, United had a bid for Werner rejected in their latest embarrassment of a difficult summer as the club tries to rebuild under Erik ten Hag.

Timo Werner left Chelsea this week after two years at the club, where he scored 23 goals
Werner rejoined former side RB Leipzig, who he left for Chelsea in 2020 for u00a345million

Werner scored 23 goals in 89 games for Chelsea, but regularly struggled for form despite winning the Champions League with the club.