Timo Werner is one player who has been linked with Liverpool, and was urged by Sadio Mane and former Leipzig team-mate Naby Keita to join the Reds.
Liverpool have largely made reinforcements to their midfield and defence, and arguably picked up the bargain of the season in Xherdan Shaqiri to strengthen their attack.
However, Jurgen Klopp’s side were dumped out of the EFL Cup and the FA Cup in the early stages, and that’s something the Reds will want to improve on next season.
To do so, Liverpool will need more depth in their team, and Werner’s addition would make them a much stronger squad.
We take a look at three reasons why Werner would be a good fit at Liverpool.
#3 Werner has already played in a similar set-up
Under Ralph Hasenhuttl first, and now and Ralf Rangnick, Leipzig play a high-pressing game, which isn’t different to what Liverpool were doing a year ago under Klopp.
Liverpool’s style has changed in the last few months as the Reds have become a much more patient side, Werner’s movement in the attacking third would be a good addition to the team.
Werner plays in a more possession-based set-up for Germany as well, so his game has developed in the last few years for him to fit in under the Klopp blueprint.
#2 A proven goalscorer
Still only 22, Werner is already a household name in world football because of his ability in front of goal.
Werner managed 21 goals in his first year with Leipzig, and has managed to breach the 10-goal mark in the following two seasons as well.
Though the German managed just 13 goals last season, he is well on his way to beat that tally this time, having mustered 11 strikes already.
Though Werner might not give you the aerial strength in the attacking third, he is a clinical finisher.
#1 Versatility
Something that Klopp loves to have in his team is players who can play in more than one position. Starting from James Milner, Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah; these players have excelled in more than just one role.
Werner, intriguingly, started his career at VfB Stuttgart as a winger, before he was used as a centre-forward.
The 22-year old’s ability to play as an inverted winger will give Klopp an additional option. Werner’s pace and ability to take on defenders means he can stretch defences and be a useful player on the wings.