Why Liverpool pulled out of Timo Werner transfer race to allow Chelsea to complete signing
dailystar.co.ukChelsea have confirmed the £53million signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig - after Liverpool decided against a move for the striker earlier this summer.Werner has finally agreed personal terms with the Blues after weeks of speculation, meaning will join Frank Lampard’s squad when the Bundesliga season concludes in July.Yet the Germany forward, who has scored 32 goals in 43 appearances for Leipzig this term, had been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool before Lampard and co swooped in.Reports previously suggested Jurgen Klopp was desperate to bring his compatriot to Anfield in the summer transfer window.But according to The Athletic, Klopp was forced to call Werner personally and explain how Liverpool would not be going ahead with the.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk
