Traore’s Update Suggests Liverpool Didn’t Make Werner Mistake

Liverpool were hot on the heels of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner and were expected to snap up the 24-year-old, but the Germany international will instead sign for Chelsea

The Reds were in hot pursuit of Timo Werner and appeared certain to snap up the Germany international once the summer transfer window swung open.

Jurgen Klopp was keen, and Werner made sure the world knew he was on board.

“Yes I know that Liverpool is the best team in the world at the moment. When you’re linked with that team it makes you very proud but in case of that, it’s a pleasure, but I know Liverpool have a lot of good players,” Werner said.

“Yes I know that Liverpool is the best team in the world at the moment. When you’re linked with that team it makes you very proud but in case of that,

it’s a pleasure, but I know Liverpool have a lot of good players,” Werner said.

But the predicted effects of the coronavirus pandemic were proven to be already at play when Liverpool were forced to pull the plug.

The European champions, and Premier League champions elect couldn’t justify a £50million outlay – not so soon after putting 200 non-playing staff on furlough before revising the decision.

Chelsea swooped as Liverpool hesitated and the Blues are now in advanced talks with the RB Leipzig forward.