Klopp 'wants to meet Werner to convince him to make £51m move to Liverpool'

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's transfer pursuit of Timo Werner has suffered a setback due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

RB Leipzig superstar Werner has long been earmarked as a potential summer signing for Klopp, as the Germany international has seen his profile rise during a prolific season in front of goal.

The former Stuttgart forward has scored 27 times in 36 matches this season, including four in the Champions League, to make this his most impressive campaign in front of goal to date.

Indeed, Klopp is believed to view Werner as a much-needed alternative to Liverpool's famed front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.

And according to Bild, Klopp is desperate to meet the forward in person in order to persuade the player to make the move to Anfield.

The RB Leipzig striker is said to have a £51million release clause which expires on June 15, giving Klopp just two months to finalise a deal.

However, the coronavirus pandemic, which has wreaked havoc all over the globe, has prevented this meeting from taking place thus far.

And, with no end date in sight, it remains to be seen if the Premier League giants will be able to thrash out a deal this summer.

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