Timo Werner to Chelsea: Man Utd made transfer offer for star AFTER Liverpool pulled plug
Chelsea are on the brink of signing Timo Werner from RB Leipzig but it has emerged Manchester United did make an offer after Liverpool ended their transfer interest.
Timo Werner: Klopp ‘not happy’ with Chelsea move says pundit
Timo Werner is on the brink of completing a transfer to Chelsea from RB Leipzig but it has emerged Manchester United did make an offer after Liverpool ended their interest. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen to add the forward to his squad as he looks to close the gap to the Reds.
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"And we have no idea how much the club will earn — especially because we don’t know when we can start playing in front of spectators again.
"At the moment, without spectators, we have to pay back on season tickets and probably sell none next year. At least maybe the first 10 or 15 games. VIP areas won’t be packed and tickets won’t be sold."
Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has revealed he doesn’t think Werner is good enough for the current Reds squad.
He told the Mirror: “I’ve heard the noise surrounding Timo Werner in recent weeks – but I’m not a big fan.
“I realise he’s a talented player, he has moments of real brilliance in matches that underline his quality.
“But I stand by this: is Werner up to the standard of Liverpool’s current front three? Not for me.
“And, obviously, my opinion will be put to the test next season if he does complete a move to Chelsea.
“There has been so much rumour around his intended destination for months now, with my former club at the heart of that, but most of the other big names in European football have been linked to him.
“I’ve also seen the meltdown from some Liverpool fans when they realised he’s probably not leaving RB Leipzig for Anfield after all.
“It makes it seem as though he’s a Marco van Basten, a world-class player who would walk into any side.
“For the life of me, I don’t know why. I’ve watched him a fair few times and there are things about his game I like and admire.
“But does he influence games consistently enough? Not for me. Does he match up to the players you are signing him to challenge and replace? Not at Liverpool. Maybe at Chelsea.