Liverpool have been warned off a move for RB Leipzig star Timo Werner, with Dietmar Hamann suggesting that “young Michael Ballack” Kai Havertz would be a better option than a striker with no obvious role at Anfield.
The Reds are expected to be in the market for another attacker when the next transfer window opens. Jurgen Klopp is thought to want greater depth in a unit which relies heavily on Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino steering clear of injury and suspension.
Werner has been billed by many as a good fit for Liverpool, with the Germany international a prolific and hard-working presence who could slot seamlessly into Klopp’s ‘gegenpressing’ system.