Published 19:23 IST, June 8th 2020
Jurgen Klopp couldn't justify Liverpool stars' salary cuts by splurging on Timo Werner
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reveals he passed on the chance to RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner because he couldn't justify pay cuts by splashing the cash.
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All signs were pointing to Timo Werner donning red of Liverpool up until last weekend. In a matter of days, however, Chelsea decided to agree personal terms with Werner and also told RB Leipzig that y are willing to cough up sum needed to trigger his release clause. With Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool bowing out of race, Frank Lampard was quick to pounce, with Timo Werner to Chelsea all but done after Blues decided to activate his release clause.
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Timo Werner to Chelsea: Jurgen Klopp couldn't justify spending on Timo Werner transfer after salary cuts
Liverpool are facing an unprecedented £150m loss in revenue amid coronavirus pandemic and subsequently gave up on £54 million pursuit of Timo Werner transfer. Jurgen Klopp stated it is t right time to discuss expensive signings while re's so much financial uncertainty in game. Speaking to Sky Germany, Klopp said that he could t ask players to take w cuts and n go on to buy players for £50-60 million. Jurgen Klopp added that he had idea how much club would earn considering loss of ticket sales and any serious transfer will depend on income. Jurgen Klopp asserted that at moment, all clubs are facing losses and have to pay back season ticket holders and contemplate playing next season without fans, especially first 15-20 games.
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Timo Werner to Chelsea: Blues trigger £54 million clause after Jurgen Klopp pulls out on Timo Werner transfer; Reds linked with Adama Traore
After Jurgen Klopp passed on chance for Timo Werner transfer, Chelsea swooped in and are likely to anunce capture by next week. According to Standard Sport, Werner is set to sign a five-year deal worth £9 million a year and was personally convinced by Blues legends Frank Lampard and Petr Cech to move to Stamford Bridge. Timo Werner to Chelsea represents second major piece of transfer business by Blues this summer, with Lampard's side already having anunced capture of Ajax star Hakim Ziyech ahead of next season.
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Having lost out on Timo Werner transfer, Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are likely to turn ir attention to Wolves star Adama Traore, who Klopp described as "unplayable" this season. According to reports from Daily Mirror, Liverpool have made an inquiry for Wolves winger Adama Traore, who has netted six goals and registered seven assists this season. However, transfer fee is again likely to prove a stumbling block for Liverpool in ir talks to sign Traore, and it will be interesting to see wher deal goes through. Adama Traore's teammate Raul Jimenez is also linked with a move away from Molineaux, with Manchester United keen on bringing Mexican on board.
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19:23 IST, June 8th 2020