Liverpool decided against signing Timo Werner from RB Leipzig because he would have been forced to sit on their bench, according to Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.Chelsea confirmed the £53million signing of Werner on Thursday, with the Germany striker due to join Frank Lampard’s squad once the Bundesliga campaign has concluded in July.However, it was Liverpool who looked in pole position to sign him earlier this year, only for the Merseyside outfit to pull out of a deal at the last minute.And Rooney believes Jurgen Klopp’s inability to offer Werner a starting spot ahead of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino explains their stance.“Transfers-wise, the one thing Liverpool could strengthen is their bench,” the former United.
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