Real Madrid to offer €200m for Premier League superstar and other transfer news and rumours of the day- 4th October, 2017

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Australia v Germany: Group B - FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 — Barca want Werner to replace Luis Suarez

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have stepped up their interest in signing the RB Leipzig and German striker Timo Werner.

The 21-year-old has already scored 5 goals in 6 games for Leipzig this season. Barcelona have stepped it up as Bayern Munich are also now reported to be monitoring Werner.

Carlo Ancelotti open to a return to the Premier League

Elche FC v Real Madrid CF - La Liga — Ancelotti lost the backing of his players at Bayern Munich

The former Bayern Munich coach who is now looking at options is reportedly ready to come back to England and take charge of a Premier League side, according to Goal.

Ancelotti has managed Chelsea in the past. Despite getting sacked by Bayern, Ancelotti's resume remains impressive as he has also managed Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid and PSG.

Meanwhile, the former German midfielder Metzelder has claimed that Jurgen Klopp is open to take up the job at Bayern Munich. In that case, Ancelotti could very well end up at Liverpool.

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