Liverpool were heavily linked with a summer move for Red Bull Leipzig striker Timo Werner but Jurgen Klopp decided to hold off on a move for a new striker having kept hold of Daniel Sturridge.
Werner remains on Liverpool’s radar having scored 31 goals in his last 40 games for club and country, breaking into the Germany national side following his £9m move from Stuttgart last summer, but they could face some competition for his signature.
Spanish source Don Balon claim that Real Madrid are drawing up a shortlist of forwards they will look to sign in the near future as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema continue to age.
The 21-year-old striker is known for his pace and power, not to mention his clinical nature in front of goal, netting four in four games already this season.
Liverpool have loaned out Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge is seen as a bit-part player at Anfield by Klopp, and it’s clear he doesn’t have much faith in his natural centre-forwards with Roberto Firmino occupying the number nine shirt.
Werner is still a Liverpool target but if he continues his fine form there will be clubs queuing for his signature,
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