Timo Werner’s Liverpool transfer in doubt as RB Leipzig chief admits summer move could be off due to coronavirus
TIMO WERNER’S proposed move to Liverpool could be off because of coronavirus, according to RB Leipzig director Markus Krosche.
The prolific German striker seemed destined for Anfield this summer but the Leipzig bigwig thinks it is impossible to tell what will happen.
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Werner called the Reds “the best team in the world” when discussing the rumours last month.
But speaking to Sport1, Krosche said: “It is clear that Timo has attracted interest from other clubs for his great performances with his goals and assists.
“England has the same problems as we do.
“The crisis affects not just one league, it has a global impact, and we cannot say whether things will be the same in six months.
Pressed on whether he thinks Werner could stay put, Krosche added: “Everything is possible.
“We do not know how the transfer market is developing.
“We are looking into a very foggy glass ball.
“We do not know what our resources are and what the other clubs have in terms of opportunities.”
Earlier this month, Werner admitted he is torn between Manchester United, City and Liverpool ahead of the reported £51million summer switch.
Speculation over the German internationals future has refused to go away with Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona also linked.
Speaking ahead of Leipzig’s Champions League demolition of Tottenham, Werner described the number of options ahead of him.
A move to Manchester City or Liverpool, is tempting – as is staying in Leipzig and “making something great”.
However the striker could even opt for a fallen giant “which need some big changes” and “are not able to compete on the highest level any more”.
He surmised: “For me, Manchester United is one of these teams.”
“At this time in professional soccer there are two different variations.
“The first is to be part of a team like Liverpool or Manchester City. They have a good working team. The teams have also great coaches.
“But this is the question: do you want to go to that kind of team, because the situation is already that hard for each member and you want to be a part of it? That’s one point you have to look at.
“So at this point of my career I’m asking myself: do I want to be part of a new team, to build up something new, or do I want to stay at my team and make something great?”
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Werner has netted 88 goals in 149 appearances since joining Leipzig in 2016.
The Bundesliga is officially suspended until April 2 but German football chiefs admitted they expect the football blackout to continue well beyond that date.
Leipzig sit third in the league behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in first and second respectively.