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RB Leipzig CEO: Timo Werner Won't Sign Contract Amid Bayern, Liverpool Rumours

Timo Werner has told RB Leipzig he does not want to sign a new contract with the club, according to CEO Oliver Mintzlaff.

Goal's Ronan Murphy relayed his comments to Sky Germany and noted the transfer speculation surrounding Werner:

Ronan Murphy

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says Timo Werner will not sign a new contract, telling Sky Germany: "We want to extend it with him, but he signaled that he would rather not extend it." He has been linked with both Bayern Munich and Liverpool. #RBL #FCBayern #LFC

In March, the Mirror's Alex Richards reported Liverpool had been in touch with Leipzig regarding Werner, who was said to have agreed personal terms with Bayern.