Jurgen Klopp’s decision not to pursue Timo Werner should come as no surprise, says Steve McManaman, with Liverpool likely to have another singing “up their sleeve for the summer”.
The Reds had appeared to be leading the chase for the prolific Germany international striker who had left the door open for those at Anfield to make a move.
Despite the regular rumours, however, Werner appears destined to end up in the Premier League at an alternative destination.
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Chelsea have agreed to trigger the £54 million (€60m/$68m) release clause in his contract, with the Blues now in the process of trying to tie up a deal with RB Leipzig.