Werner expresses doubts over Liverpool, City switch amid United link
Timo Werner has admitted he is unsure whether he wants to join Liverpool or Man City over concerns whether he would be a first-team regular.
The German striker has been linked with a move to both clubs this summer, with Man Utd are also interested in activating his £51million release clause.
Werner mentioned United when providing a latest update on his future, but also conceded the Red Devils were not the team they once were.
And it seems the 24-year-old is now even considering the prospect of staying at Red Bull Leipzig.
“At this time in professional soccer there are two different variations,” Werner said. “The first is to be part of a team like Liverpool or Manchester City .
“They have a good working team. The teams have also great coaches.
“But this is the question: do you want to go to that kind of team, because the situation is already that hard for each member and you want to be a part of it? That’s one point you have to look at.
“The other side are teams which need some big changes, because they just won a few big titles, but they are not able to compete on the highest level anymore.
“For me Manchester United is one of these teams.”
Werner’s comments may come as a surprise to the interested parties, but perhaps he has a point.
At present there is little chance of him dislodging either Roberto Firmino or Sergio Aguero from the front lines at Liverpool or City.
Timo Werner’s Bundesliga career by numbers for RB Leipzig so far:
❍ 117 games
❍ 71 goals
❍ 26 assistsHappy 24th birthday to one of Europe’s elite forwards. 🐂 pic.twitter.com/gPK6WJY2re
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Moreover, if City’s UEFA ban is upheld, Werner would face two years without Champions League football if he signed for them – something Leipzig are on course to achieve again for next season.
United are seemingly on an upward trajectory, but much depends on whether they can secure a top four spot this season, or capitalise on City’s expulsion in their place.
Speaking ahead of Leipzig’s Champions League second leg with Tottenham , Werner added: “So at this point of my career I’m asking myself: do I want to be part of a new team, to build up something new, or do I want to stay at my team and make something great?”