Liverpool have “slipped up” when it comes to Timo Werner, says Steve Nicol, with the Reds making a mistake in allowing Chelsea to swoop in and steal a prolific frontman from under their nose.
After months of speculation suggesting that a highly-rated RB Leipzig striker would be heading to Anfield, it now appears as though Stamford Bridge will be Werner’s next port of call.
Chelsea have a £54 million (€60m/$68m) deal lined up, with Frank Lampard acting decisively as others have left the door open.
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Liverpool had seen a highly-rated Germany international pave the way for them to make an approach, with the general consensus being that Jurgen Klopp should table a bid.