Liverpool FC transfer news: Timo Werner will not sign new contract with RB Leipzig

Kicker (h/t Liverpool Echo) reports that Timo Werner has told RB Leipzig that he will not be signing a new deal with the Bundesliga side.

The 23-year-old is out of a contract at the end of next season, and Leipzig do not want to lose him for free (h/t Liverpool Echo).

The report claims that Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick held last-minute discussions to keep hold of the German striker.

However, the 23-year-old is uninterested in staying at Leipzig, and the report adds that Liverpool and Bayern Munich are keen on the forward.

The report claims that Bayern are the favourites to land Werner, however, Jurgen Klopp could make a move for the former Stuttgart striker.

Liverpool need one versatile forward in the summer

Daniel Sturridge left the Reds for free in the summer, and we need to bring in one versatile forward who can cover our wide players too.

Divock Origi did a decent job out wide, however, Werner is comfortable as a centre-forward or as a winger.

The 23-year-old bagged 16 Bundesliga goals and provided seven assists as Leipzig finished in the Champions League places.