Barcelona are in the market for a striker, and Chelsea’s Timo Werner has emerged as one of their leading targets, according to reports.

Werner has struggled for game time this season in comparison to last, following the arrival of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.

Other options that the Spanish side are assessing include Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani and Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling.

As reported by MARCA, Barcelona, with new head coach Xavi, are looking for a centre-forward who is currently out of favour at their club, and in need of more minutes.

The club are assessing options for loan deals in the January transfer window, and Timo Werner appears to be on their radar.

The Germany international was previously under the Spanish side’s watchful eye in 2020, before he signed for Chelsea.

Since Lukaku’s arrival, Werner has amassed just 388 minutes in this season’s Premier League; significantly less than last season’s 35 league appearances.