Liverpool fans have been going crazy on Twitter over the latest comments made by RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.
This comes after Liverpool fan Twitter account @AnfieldWatch shared a post on their official Twitter account relaying quotes made by the German to @ViasportFotball after scoring the winning goal in Leipzig’s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday.
When asked on the rumours linking Werner with a move to the Merseyside club, the 23-year-old revealed that he is “very proud” to be linked with the “best team in the world” right now.
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These comments from the striker went down very well with the Liverpool fans who were excited by this latest update.
Here’s a sample of Liverpool fans responding to the post:
@HassanAli93 he’s en route
— Show Me The Manè (@Hussa789) February 19, 2020
Werner’s on his way @Ciaran_08
— brian deazley (@briandeaz) February 19, 2020
@toonlad9 basically done deal
— Lerreno (@Lerreno) February 19, 2020
It’s happening
— aaron (@aaron21935914) February 19, 2020
Edwards masterclass @DeeLeith99 @Dmccullough99
— Owen Lennon (@OwenLennon11) February 19, 2020
Wow. This is a real eye opener.
— will (@demmanroll) February 19, 2020
Edwards is the camera man
— Mentality Monsters (@ParkTheBus8989) February 19, 2020
“Welcome to Anfield”
— ShazDaMan@LFC (@ShazDaMan) February 20, 2020
The striker, who is currently valued at £67.5 million according to Transfermarkt, has been linked with a move to Jurgen Klopp’s side in recent weeks.
What do we think?
Werner is having a fantastic season for the Bundesliga side having scored 26 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions so far this campaign. Given this impressive record, it comes as no surprise that these Liverpool fans are excited by Werner’s comments.