Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants RB Leipzig star Timo Werner at Anfield: Reports

Timo Werner is on radar of many top European clubs, but European champions Liverpool are favourites for his signature according to multiple reports. Werner was subject of many rumours linking him with a move to Premier League, with interest from Chelsea and Manchester United reported. However, Werner stayed put and a move to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool seems on cards in upcoming summer transfer window.

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Timo Werner Liverpool transfer: Jurgen Klopp wants to sign RB Leipzig striker

German striker Timo Werner has been tearing up Bundesliga for past couple of seasons and it is only natural that RB Leipzig forward would make a move to a bigger club. In 30 games across all competitions this season, Werner has smashed 25 goals with 10 assists. Werner could be a big scoop for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool and would fill in for absence of Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah, who are playing at  African Cup of Nations. 23-year old also represents a long term option for club and his ability to fit in anywhere across attack will add ar dynamic to Liverpool’s marauding attack.

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Timo Werner Liverpool transfer: Release clause makes striker a desirable target

In a Live Q&A session on Athletic, James Pearce admitted that Liverpool are fascinated by RB Leipzig sensation Timo Werner, but an agreement is t in place for potential transfer just yet. Daily Star reported Timo Werner’s €60 million (£51 million) release clause means that his acquisition would be a shrewd one by Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool over likes of reported targets Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz. Christian Falk also confirmed on Twitter that Klopp remains interested in bringing Timo Werner to Anfield and Liverpool would be required to match his release clause to get him on board.

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Timo Werner Liverpool transfer: Klopp-Werner's German connection to help Liverpool?

Liverpool are t only club going head over heels for Timo Werner. Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United have all reported interest in signing German sensation, but Jurgen Klopp’s German connection could do trick after Bayern Munich pulled out ir interest, while Borussia Dortmund snapped up Erling Haaland. Werner himself had admitted that he fancies a transfer to Premier League due to its ‘flair’ while also terming English top-flight as ‘most interesting.’

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