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target Timo Werner backed for Chelsea or Man Utd move despite Klopp Skype call

Timo Werner has held talks with Jurgen Klopp over Skype, according to Jan Aage Fjortoft. PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: 05:45, Tue, Jun 2, 2020 0

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been speaking with transfer target Timo Werner on Skype or Zoom to discuss a potential move ahead of the summer window. That's according to German football expert Jan Aage Fjortoft, who believes it is "clear" that the 24-year-old will leave RB Leipzig this summer. Related articles Liverpool hope to gain subtle advantage as Reds play 11v11 at Anfield

Werner's future continues to be a subject of heavy speculation ahead of the summer transfer window, with reports linking him with multiple teams.

Liverpool are believed to still be the frontrunners to sign the German hotshot, who has a release clause of £52million.

However, the Reds are said to be reluctant to pay the release clause, and could try to get Leipzig to let him go on the cheap due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chelsea are said to be interested in making a move to sign him, while Bayern Munich have already given up on any hopes they had.

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Werner has been relatively coy over his future, but has hinted that he wants to play outside of Germany, opening the door to a Premier League switch.

And according to Fjortoft, Werner has been speaking to Reds boss Klopp during the coronavirus pandemic and has discussed a deal.

Speaking on ESPN FC , he revealed he had spoken with the striker and was stunned by how honest he was about wanting to move to Liverpool, before stating there had been contact between the German striker and Klopp.

Fjortoft did, however, indicate that the financial impact of the coronavirus could change the landscape of Werner's future, meaning moves to Chelsea and Manchester United couldn't be counted out.

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