Report: Liverpool never began ‘official’ Timo Werner talks, two potential reasons given

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Liverpool reportedly never held official talks with RB Leipzig for the services of German striker Timo Werner, as it appears increasingly likely the long-term target will be heading to Chelsea this summer. 

Liverpool have been linked with the Leipzig striker for years now but this summer it appeared a deal was likely. 

The player was seemingly ready to move on from his current club and with a release clause active in his current deal, Liverpool were seemingly in prime position. 

However, the global health crisis saw financial and moral obligations come to the fore and Liverpool’s seemingly slam-dunk move appeared to dissipate. 

As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, the Reds never began ‘official talks’ with the Bundesliga side. 

That is despite numerous reports regarding negotiations over a potentially lower fee being reached between the two clubs. 

The report continued to state that a deal north of £50 million for a player did not make ‘financial’ or ‘moral sense’ in the current climate. 

With Liverpool set to lose vast revenue from the impact of the recent lockdown as well as initially receiving a negative backlash for their intention to place staff on furlough schemes, a move they rightfully backed down on, splashing £50-odd million on one player seemed could have been portrayed as insensitive. 

Instead, Liverpool will likely trust their current crop of talented youngsters to fill in and support in attacking areas. 

Meanwhile, as reported by The Telegraph, Werner has agreed to join Chelsea in a £53 million deal with a £200,000-a-week contract – despite previous claims he was ready to wait for Liverpool. 

Whilst some Liverpool fans will be disappointed to see such a talented player slip through the transfer net, the club have clearly made a decision that such an investment in the current climate, from a financial and moral standpoint, was unviable. 

It is hard to disagree with that.