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Joe Doyle

RB Leipzig make Timo Werner transfer statement amid Chelsea and Liverpool interest

RB Leipzig have made a statement on the future of Timo Werner, amid interest in the striker from a host of clubs.

The attacker, who turns 24 years old this week, has been in stunning form for the Bundesliga side over the last few years.

Chelsea and Liverpool are said to be two of the keenest admirers of the Germany international, though the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid have also been linked.

Werner looks set to be ready for an exit in the summer, having previously stated that he will be looking to move on.

He also stated recently that: "The Premier League is certainly the most interesting league, you have to say. There is a certain flair to watching the English league and playing there."

Werner was recently in London, scoring in the first leg of Leipzig's Champions League round of 16 clash against Tottenham, but the club's sporting director Markus Krosche has insisted that there has not yet been any contact from other clubs about a potential deal.

"There has been nothing at all," Krosche told Bild. "But it's normal that Timo gets into the focus of other clubs.

"He's playing a very, very good season and scores very, very often. Timo has a long-term contract and there are not many things that favour him leaving us.

"We play Champions League, we have a super coaching team and we still want to achieve a lot."

Werner has made 34 appearances so far this season in all competitions for Leipzig, scoring an impressive 27 goals.

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