Jurgen Klopp wanted to meet RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner before COVID-19 pandemic

Liverpool have been one of the most consistent performers in European football over the last three seasons. However, their 2019-20 European ambitions suffered a huge dent as the defending champions were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been looking to strengthen the squad by providing some competition to the front three attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohammed Salah. RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been one of the players linked to a potential move to Anfield in the summer transfer window.

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Jurgen Klopp wanted to meet RB Leipzing striker Timo Werner but COVID-19 pandemic hampered the meeting

As per recent reports in European media publications, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was keen on meeting the RB Leipzig frontman before the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted those plans. Jurgen Klopp is rumoured to be a huge admirer of Werner and is eager to get the German international onboard his Liverpool project. However, it looks like Jurgen Klopp will have to wait for some more time before he secures his dream signing. 

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