According to a recent report by Sport1 (translated by The Daily Express), Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is eager to secure the signature of Timo Werner whose contract with Red Bull Leipzig contains a £25m (€30m) release clause. The same source has also revealed that the Reds will have to pay his £25m (€30m) exit clause plus a guarantee of performance-related bonuses if they intend to sign the German striker at the end of this campaign.
Werner’s Growing Influence At Leipzig
Werner has been an unstoppable goal machine in the Bundesliga over the past few campaigns. He has continued to find the back of the net at a high rate this season, and his incredible goal-scoring contributions have kept Leipzig in the title race, with just one point separating them from the league leaders, Bayern Munich.
The 23-year-old has been involved in 28 of the 61 goals which Julian Nagelsmann’s side have scored in the German top-flight so far. He has registered 27 goals and 11 assists in 33 appearances for the Bundesliga giants this term in all competitions. Werner’s goal-scoring record at Leipzig has been sensational, so the Reds would do well to lure him away from his homeland in the off-season.
The ex-Stuttgart ace has averaged 4.1 shots, 1.5 key passes and 1.9 dribbles per 90 minutes in the German first division which goes to highlight his influence in the attacking third of the pitch (stats via whoscored). He was also responsible for scoring his team’s only goal from the penalty spot in the UEFA Champions League last 16 first-leg win over Tottenham Hotspur last week. Werner has shown time and time again that he is not afraid of the spotlight and can score goals consistently at the highest level.
What Are The German International’s Best Attributes?
Werner tends to come alive in 1v1 situations as he can use his pace and agility to beat his marker in the final third. He is also not shy about testing the opposition keeper after attempting over four shots per game in the Bundesliga this season. The German marksman can get into some dangerous positions and is generally an unforgiving finisher in front of goal. What makes him such an exceptional striker is his attacking instincts and hunger to push on in search of more goals.
Why The Merseyside Giants Need To Get A Deal Done For Werner
Klopp will welcome a forward of Werner’s work ethic as he has often struggled to get the best out of Mohamed Salah when the Egyptian is pressing the opposition high up the pitch. Furthermore, the fact that both Salah and Sadio Mane will miss a significant period of the upcoming campaign due to their international commitments in the African Cup of Nations makes it a necessity for Klopp to recruit some fresh faces in attack next summer.
Werner will be an ideal signing for Liverpool as he is currently playing at his prime and is already a proven goal-getter at the top level. He will be the perfect candidate to give Roberto Firmino a run for his money for a place in Klopp’s first-team. The Leipzig sensation will also offer the Liverpool boss a chance to be more flexible with his formation and tactics next season.
