Barcelona have reportedly joined Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.
Sunday Mirror Sport reported Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a long-time admirer of Werner, with Chelsea having already opened negotiations over a £60m move.
Werner, 22, is believed to favour a move to Merseyside to link up with the Premier League leaders and countryman Klopp.
But reports in Spain suggest Barcelona have now entered the transfer battle and will look to bring him to the Nou Camp this month.
SPORT claims the La Liga leaders are desperate for a new striker with Luis Suarez ruled out for the rest of the season.
Werner is enjoying another excellent season with Leipzig and has managed 20 goals already - level with Bayern Munich hitman Robert Lewandowski.
He has previously admitted his desire to play in the Premier League but Leipzig, who are in the Bundesliga title race, are desperate to keep him until the summer.
That hasn't put off Chelsea though with boss Frank Lampard keen to make attacking reinforcements in a bid to secure Champions League football for next season.
Liverpool would be willing to wait until the summer to get their man but their hand could be forced by the Blues and Barcelona.
Klopp also wants Roma target Xherdan Shaqiri to remain at Anfield until the end of the season.
Shaqiri is interested in switching to Serie A on loan until the end of the season after seeing his first-team appearances restricted.
ŁïMpö
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Werner can't play at Liverpool... Liverpool system don't need a deep striker.... Only a force 9 can manage.... Ings flopped and Werner might be the second flop in anfield
Blasebecker
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Liverpool have Mr. corner finished quickly "Origi" so come to Barca and replace Suarez please
Hasan1299
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I prefer him over lautaro Martinez.He will be available on cheap and he can even play on wide position so he is quite versatile as well but on the other hand I also want to give chance to young players like Abel ruiz and others
Sababcipst
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This would be a good signing cause he is a good striker very quick to but sadly if he does come I don't see how l Laurtuo Martinez would fit in picture anymore but right now I would say sign him cause we need a replacement for Suarez for sure if we want to have chance to win la liga and maybe champion league.