A 2018 World Cup standout, Germany international Timo Werner, remains a target for Liverpool despite financial challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 24-year-old RB Leipzig forward, who scored 21 Bundesliga goals and seven assists this season, is linked with a £51 million move to Anfield. However, the club's ability to complete the transfer hinges on navigating pandemic-related revenue constraints.
The Athletic reports Liverpool is considering selling Xherdan Shaqiri, Harry Wilson, and Marko Grujic to generate funds. Shaqiri, currently on loan at Stoke City, and Wilson, who plays for Bournemouth, could fetch combined fees of £67 million. Grujic's loan at Hertha Berlin also presents a potential sale opportunity. These moves would support the club's pursuit of Werner, whose Leipzig contract expires in 2023.
Despite ongoing speculation about Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah's futures, both players are considered unlikely to leave Liverpool amid the team's dominant Premier League position. Werner's transfer window remains open through 2023, but financial uncertainty persists as clubs adjust to pandemic-era economic realities.
