These Liverpool fans have been discussing the latest January blow, with Timo Werner allegedly not interested in joining Liverpool when his reported €50million (£42.6m) release clause (which could be higher) comes into play.
The alleged disinterest from Timo Werner was reported by Simon Johnson, however, it was later relayed to these fans via Anfield Edition.
Interestingly, Liverpool have been linked with the German striker, with the link originating from transfer expert Ian McGarry, who was speaking on Reach Plc’s Transfer Window podcast back in October. He claimed that the 23-year-old could join Liverpool in January, before heading back to Leipzig on loan briefly.
Werner started his career at Steinhald’s youth setup, before being picked up by Stuttgart’s academy system in 2002. After making his way up the ranks, the striker was eventually moved to the first team in July 2013.
However, it wasn’t too long until RB Leipzig came knocking, with the 23-year-old joining them for £12.60m in July 2016.
Here’s what the Liverpool fans had to say about the alleged Timo Werner blow:
Liverpool will not be one of the clubs Timo Werner considers when his £42.6m release clause comes into play.
Werner already rejected the Reds last year, telling them “there is no space for me to play” due to the presence of Firmino, Salah and Mane. [@SJohnsonSport] pic.twitter.com/jzdzbPKJfX
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) January 9, 2020
He’s not good enough for premier league anyway ????
— Trevor (@Trevttrev) January 9, 2020
Oh well. His loss
— – (@S_LFC_6) January 9, 2020
He knew he would be a bench warmer
— Nathan Lonsdale (@NathanLonsdale4) January 10, 2020
That says it all. Not the right attitude. Definitely not Klopp’s material.
— Jahaziel M. (@jjahazielmartin) January 9, 2020
He is making a huge mistake just like thomas lemar.
— Germaine_jay (@Germaine_jay) January 9, 2020
hes mad
— Liverpool Ghana (@LiverpoolGhana3) January 10, 2020
So far this season, Timo Werner has scored 18 goals in 17 Bundesliga matches, with the 23-year-old also getting six assists for RB Leipzig.
These fans don’t seem to be too upset with the alleged blow, which is a real surprise given the number of goals Werner has scored in Germany this season.
If he isn’t confident enough in his own ability to believe he can force his way into the starting 11 then he isn’t a #lfc level player.
— winger (@WINGWIZARD) January 9, 2020
We weren’t that interested in the first place we got bigger fish to fry werner can stay in his little pond?
— Mo.NEVER GIVE UP? (@Cooler_King70) January 9, 2020
Who would you like at Liverpool more?
Timo Werner
Kylian Mbappe
What Do We Think?
Timo Werner has proved he’s a goalscoring striker, especially with the three goals in six UEFA Champions League matches, so why would these Liverpool fans be happy to see him walk away?
Perhaps they are happy with what Roberto Firmino has been doing this season, scoring six goals in 20 Premier League games and none in the UEFA Champions League. We would definitely consider Werner an upgrade, with his 18 Bundesliga goals already this season to back that up.