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Timo Werner makes Liverpool his preferred transfer choice for two reasons
Liverpool transfer target Timo Werner sees Anfield as his preferred destination for two reasons.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is interested in signing RB Leipzig star Timo Werner in the summer transfer window and the striker has been tipped to seal a move to Anfield for two reasons.
The 24-year-old is having another outstanding season for Leipzig and so far this campaign he has scored 27 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions.
And according to Bleacher Report football insider, Dean Jones, Liverpool "will" sign Werner this summer.
He claims the only reason for the delay is due to the problems that currently exist to hold talks as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Everything I'm hearing is that this will happen," Jones said in a question and answer session with fans.
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"The only confusion comes with this pause in activity and how hard it is to negotiate and have discussions right now because of the travel ban."
Jones believes that while there are other clubs interested in Werner there are two reasons why he will pick Liverpool - the chance to play in the Premier League and Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.
"I'm told Werner is desperate to play in the Premier League," Jones added.
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"I know he's linked with a lot of English clubs, but if he's going to come he has to go to a team that's really challenging.
"Plus there's the lure of Klopp, so that make Liverpool his top destination.
"If he leaves Leipzig, which is looking likely, it's his only real landing spot."
Werner reportedly has a £51million release clause in his contract.
And Leipzig appear to already be preparing for life without him as they step up their pursuit of signing his replacement, Werder Bremen striker Milot Rashica.
The 23-year-old is also having a great season and has scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 24 appearances in all competitions this campaign.
This goalscoring form is even more impressive given that Werder Bremen currently sit in the relegation zone in the Bundesliga and are eight points from safety.
Rashica is also a transfer target for Liverpool, but according to German publication Weser Kurier, the youngster favours staying in the Bundesliga over a move to Anfield, where opportunities to play could be limited.
Leipzig are said to be confident about activating Rashica's £33m (€38m) release clause, if they need too, because of the large fee they expect to get from selling Werner.