Liverpool: Pundits discuss possible Timo Werner transfer
Liverpool have been tipped to offer a swap deal for Timo Werner, should they feel unable to finance a deal with RB Leipzig. The Reds were believed to be closing in on their number one target until COVID-19 called football to a halt.
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"Liverpool's business model is an intriguing one in that historically when they've generated extra income, that's flown straight through into Jurgen Klopp's budget in the past few years and that money has been well spent.
"As far as it goes when it comes to cost when you're signing someone like Werner, most deals these days are spread over a series of years.
"Although it's a £52million potential cost and that was split into four annual instalments, they will be able to afford that with relative ease.
"I don't see a problem in terms of the financing in terms of recruitment.
"It could be that they do try to do a swap deal and I do expect either more loans or swap deals arising simply because clubs will not want to be seen spending money with the current economical issues."
The coronavirus could cause Liverpool problems in their pursuit of Timo Werner (Image: GETTY)
RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche believes it's difficult to predict Werner's future given the uncertainty surrounding the market.
“It is clear that Timo has attracted interest from other clubs for his great performances with his goals and assists,” Krosche told Sport1.
“England has the same problems as we do. The crisis affects not just one league, it has a global impact, and we cannot say whether things will be the same in six months.
“Everything is possible. We do not know how the transfer market is developing. We are looking into a very foggy glass ball.
"We do not know what our resources are and what the other clubs have in terms of opportunities.”