Timo Werner to prioritise Liverpool transfer and snub Bayern Munich interest as striker eyes £52m move from RB Leipzig
TIMO WERNER is set so snub Bayern Munich in favour of joining Liverpool this summer, according to reports.
The striker, 24, has attracted a wide range of interest after scoring 27 goals for RB Leipzig this season.
According to , Werner ruled out a move to Bayern Munich as he does not want to join another German side.
The source states the former Stuttgart star has set sights on teaming up with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Klopp's side will be able to secure his services if they activate his £52million release clause before June 15.
RB Leipzig are expected to bump up their asking price for the German if a deal is not across the line by then.
He is under contract with Julian Nagelsmann's side until 2023 after he extended his deal last summer.
But the 24-year-old has been learning English ahead of his move to the Premier League.
Ex-Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov has advised Werner against making a move to Anfield.
He said: ";It makes more sense for Werner to go to Bayern than England where it will take him more time to adjust.
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"I don't think Liverpool will miss out if he doesn't move, their front three are so good.
"I don't see many players coming close to them, the way they link up, the way they switch positions is phenomenal."
Chelsea have also made contact with Werner and he has emerged as a back-up transfer target for Real Madrid and Barcelona.