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title: "Reliable journalist explains why Werner prefers Liverpool to Bayern Munich"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/articles/reliable-journalist-explains-why-werner-prefers-liverpool-to-bayern-munich/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2020-02-20T09:30:21Z"
modified: "2020-02-20T09:30:23Z"
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# Reliable journalist explains why Werner prefers Liverpool to Bayern Munich

Respected journalist Raphael Honigstein has explained why be believes Timo Werner could choose Liverpool over Bayern Munich this season.

The 23-year-old has scored [26 goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/130903/Show/Timo-Werner) for RB Leipzig this season, including the [winner](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51533287) against Tottenham on Wednesday night.

Liverpool have continually been [linked](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/02/16/liverpool-are-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-timo-werner/) with a move for Werner, although [Bayern Munich](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/06/11/werner-may-move-to-bayern-for-free-despite-liverpool-interest/) have also been considered a front-runner.

Speaking on *[Steilcast](https://podfollow.com/1495073829/episode/f215b58ddef1923c2d144213766e5ee889605ed3/view)*, Honigstein said the lure of playing under Jurgen Klopp, coupled with Bayern not showing enough genuine interest, could be enough to make him move to Anfield:

> 🎙️ 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧
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> He scored the winner for RB Leipzig against Spurs last night but could he be playing in the Premier League next season?[@cfbayern](https://twitter.com/cfbayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) tells [@honigstein](https://twitter.com/honigstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) why Timo Werner could be heading to [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
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> 🎧 Full episode: [https://t.co/KWsU2foAcw](https://t.co/KWsU2foAcw) [pic.twitter.com/W6OaOZkG8S](https://t.co/W6OaOZkG8S)
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> — The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) [February 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1230394404093014016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### Read Liverpool Verdict

Werner showed against Spurs why he could be such a superb signing for Liverpool, impressing in his all-round game.

He [enjoyed](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1435993/Live/Europe-Champions-League-2019-2020-Tottenham-RasenBallsport-Leipzig) an 83 per cent pass completion rate, had four attempts on goal and also made one tackle.

Playing on the left-hand side of a front-three, Werner showed the versatility that could see him shine at Liverpool.

He could add some much-needed squad depth, too, making the Reds an even more formidable attacking force, dovetailing with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino and allowing for more rotation.