Newcastle have Timo Werner 'hope' with Chelsea star 'desperate to be a success'

Christopher Vourlias Croatian writer-director Juraj Lerotić’s “Safe Place,” an emotional story of a family reeling in the wake of a suicide attempt, took the top prize at the Sarajevo Film Festival, which wrapped a record-setting 2022 edition in the Bosnian capital on Friday night.The Heart of Sarajevo Award for best feature film was given by a jury headed by Austrian filmmaker Sebastian Meise (“The Great Freedom”), which included French filmmaker Lucile Hadžihalilović (“Earwig”), Croatian writer-director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović (“Murina”), Serbian actor Milan Marić (“Dovlatov”) and Israeli producer and consultant Katriel Schory.“Safe Place” plays on Lerotić’s own pained family history, with the Croatian multihyphenate taking on the lead role in his deeply personal story — a performance that also earned him the award for best actor in Sarajevo. Fresh off a triumphant world premiere in Locarno, where the film won three awards including best first feature, “Safe Place” was described by Variety’s Guy Lodge as a “supremely poised and moving first feature” and a “shattering” debut, “with a long trail of further festival bookings surely ahead.”Ukrainian director Maryina Er Gorbach was named best director for “Klondike,” which portrays the brutal realities of the war unfolding in Ukraine’s Donbass region through the lens of a pregnant farmstead owner whose life and home fall apart.

READ MORE: Bargain Hunt star makes history with most valuable item ever that avoided charity shopWhen Charles isn't filming new episodes of his hit BBC bargain shows, he runs his own auction room called Hansons Auctioneers.The bizarre vampire kit, lot 174, was estimated to make between £2,000 and £3,000, but it ended up selling for much more.In fact, the kit caused quite the stir in the auction room as it sparked a fierce bidding war between potential buyers before going for six times the original estimate.Eventually, a private UK bidder splashed out on the vampire kit for a whopping £13,000.The lockable box contained a range of tools and holy items designed to ward off vampires.Two brass crucifixes could be seen on the lid, which acted as a secret sliding lock device.Inside the box, you could find everything from more crucifixes to a Gothic bible, a stake, a wooden mallet, brass candlesticks, a rosary beads and a matching pair of pistols.You could even read Metropolitan Police paperwork from the period.All of the items sold at the auction were stamped with Lord Hailey's initials and contained his name and address.Charles said of the item: "Interest in this item ahead of auction, both from potential buyers and media outlets all over the world, was intense."It attracted strong advance bids.

Chelsea could be ready to sign both Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should Barcelona allow them to leave this summer. De Jong has been linked with moves away from Barcelona this summer - but the Dutchman is refusing to leave until he paid his £17million in deferred wages.

Timo Werner has shared an emotional farewell to the fans after returning to RB Leipzig after two years at Chelsea.While the Germany international failed to impress in front of goal, scoring just 10 Premier League goals across his two seasons in 56 appearances. RB Leipzig have agreed to pay an initial £20million with £5m in add-ons - a steep decline on the £47.5m that the Blues forked out in 2020.Reports of a fallout between the forward and Thomas Tuchel occurred over the summer after Werner demanded more first-team action.

Timo Werner is expected to lead a Chelsea exodus after sealing a £25m return to Red Bull Leipzig.Blues flop Werner, a £47.5m signing from the Bundesliga club in 2020, is set for a medical today on Tuesday. The 26-year-old was initially leaving on a season-long deal with an option to buy but an agreement has now been reached for him to leave permanently.He is the second big-name striker Chelsea's new American owners have ditched this summer after sending Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan on loan.

Chelsea new boy Marc Cucurella probably won't score too many goals on the pitch, but he's bagged himself a worldie off it. The Spanish defender made his Blues debut late on against Everton on Saturday as Thomas Tuchel's side opened their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Goodison Park.

Chelsea kicked off their 2022/23 campaign with a desperately-needed victory following a tumultuous pre-season - but it really wasn't easy.Jorginho's first half penalty made the difference but the Blues struggled to break down Frank Lampard's stubborn Everton side, despite having plenty of possession, and looked nervy whenever the Goodison Park crowd tried to literally drag the ball past Edouard Mendy with every roaring Toffees attack.New signings Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly both started the match, with Marc Cucurella starring from the bench, but how exactly did they all fare and what do Thomas Tuchel's side need going forward?Here's what we at Daily Star Sport reckon after a tense afternoon on Merseyside...READ MORE: Gary Neville jokingly names his own transfer price after being 'stunned' by Cucurella feeHow on earth has it taken Kalidou Koulibaly so long to get to the Premier League?The former Napoli defender, who'd been linked with English clubs for years, was a rock at the back for the Blues and immediately proved that the rough and tumble of the Premier League was right up his street.At 31-years-old, some might have been concerned that his best years were behind him, but on today's evidence they really aren't.

Chelsea still have plans to sign three more players before the summer transfer window comes to a close at the end of the month. Todd Boehly promised Thomas Tuchel that he would splash the cash and initially told him to expect six new players to mark his first month as the new owner of the Blues.

Tuchel Tuchel made about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last year suggests Chelsea's interest in the Barcelona forward might not be as panic-driven as it first appeared.The Blues are desperate for some firepower up front after letting Romelu Lukaku leave on loan, and with Timo Werner likely to follow him out the door, a new striker is high on the club's shopping list.Nevertheless, they've spent the majority of the summer window chasing defenders, and links to Aubameyang seemed to come out of nowhere on Wednesday, but given Tuchel's history with the 33-year-old, there just might be a little method to the madness.READ MORE: Chelsea 'open Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang talks' - and Tuchel has close relationshipAfter Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy last season, Tuchel revealed that he still had "a very close relationship" with the striker, having managed him for two seasons at Dortmund.The German coach said: "I think that he [Aubameyang] was a very important player for me, we had a very close relationship. When we meet it is still always very nice.

Raheem Sterling has been told he could find life at Chelsea a lot tougher than he did at Manchester City. That is the verdict from Manchester United legend Gary Neville, who reckons City's transfer window has been a strange one and the Blues might have a tough season.

Brighton and Hove Albion have moved to deny reports that Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City target Marc Cucurella, labelling them as 'inaccurate'.

Brighton to Chelsea has hit the rocks with the Seagulls reportedly wanting more than Chelsea are currently offering.Thomas Tuchel's side have placed a bid of £50million, plus Levi Colwill would head to the south coast on loan. However, Brighton are said to be hoping to land Colwill on a permanent deal and pocket more than the Blues are currently offering.Brighton are aware the 24-year-old Spaniard - who joined from Getafe last season for £15million - wants to leave the club.

Manchester City tried to persuade Raheem Sterling to ditch his move to Chelsea in a last-gasp bid but ultimately failed. The Blues made the England international their marquee arrival under new owner Todd Boehly this summer after signing the forward for £47.5million. City were caught in a difficult position with Sterling in the last year of his contract and appearing not to be happy to pen a new one.

Jamie Vardy is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United and Chelsea as they both hunt for a striker in the transfer market. Vardy, 35, has just one year remaining on his Leicester City contract, with talks between the parties yet to materialise.

Chelsea's transfer business.The Blues have scored one or two pepperowni-goals this summer, missing out on Jules Kounde to Barcelona and allowing record-signing Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan on loan. Thomas Tuchel has managed to refresh his squad to some degree with the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.But that was two weeks ago, and the west Londoners have been inactive ever since, leading Domino's to drop a tweet more filthy than a Hawaiian pizza.

Arsenal are gunning for Chelsea flop Timo Werner this summer as manager Mikel Arteta widens his striker search. The departure of Alexandre Lacazette and Folarin Balogun's impending loan move to Reims will mean the Gunners are left with just two senior striking options.

Chelsea are attempting a hijack of Manchester City’s move for Marc Cucurella, according to reports.The London side have decided to come in and nab the Brighton defender from under the Citizen’s noses, reports transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Italian reporter tweeted out: “Chelsea are pushing to hijack Marc Cucurella deal! Direct talk today with Brighton - Levi Colwill could be part of the negotiation.

Chelsea are reportedly progressing in talks to sign Wesley Fofana this summer from Leicester despite Brendan Rodgers insisting he is not for sale. The Frenchman is one of the top targets at Stamford Bridge where Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bolster his defensive options. Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen left when their contracts expired this summer for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.

Chelsea are on the verge of loaning Kepa Arrizabalaga to Napoli this summer after a shoddy spell at the club. However, the Blues will still be largely paying for the goalkeeper with the Italian club not willing to meet his entire pay packet. The Spaniard has played second fiddle to Edouard Mendy since his arrival in 2020 and this summer could be when Kepa finally cuts ties with the London outfit.

Chelsea's new summer signing Raheem Sterling bagged his first goal for the club on Friday, but he didn't know much about it.Sterling scored in a 3-1 win against Udinese on Friday, with N'Golo Kante and Mason Mount scoring the other goals for Thomas Tuchel's side. Former Everton and Watford star Gerard Deulofeu scored for the Italian outfit, but only one goal caught the eye.The £45million summer signing was played through on goal by Jorginho but saw his chipped effort saved by Marco Silvestri.

Timo Werner continues to be linked with a move away from Chelsea, and Real Madrid and Juventus are reportedly amidst a 'tug-of-war' for the German.Werner joined Chelsea in 2020 after the former Red Bull Leipzig striker snubbed a move to Liverpool in favour of the Blues. The German narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga golden boot to Robert Lewandowski before being signed by Chelsea, but has failed to rediscover his goal scoring form in England.Thomas Tuchel has lost patience with the striker, and according to DefensaCentral, Madrid are looking at Werner as a potential back-up to Karim Benzema.