RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff insisted Timo Werner "won't get any cheaper" amid reports linking the forward with Liverpool.
Werner, 24, is reportedly a target for the Premier League leaders after scoring 30 goals in 39 games in all competitions this season.
According to reports, the Germany international has a release clause of around £49 million (€55m/$60m) that must be triggered by June 15, but Liverpool are said to be unwilling to meet that price.
Mintzlaff, however, said there was no way Werner, who is contracted at the Bundesliga club until 2023, would be any cheaper.
"It won't get any cheaper. We will not sell a player below value if he is under contract for more than a year," he told Sport Bild.
"In general, we always have to ask the following question – can we replace a player if we sell him for less than his market value?
"But, I only think about those things once I have the facts on the table."
Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann recently stressed that Werner remains fully focused on the team, despite increased transfer speculation.
“He is in a good mood, feels good and trains well,” Nagelsmann told Sport Bild. “I do not have the impression that he is carrying a large cross with him. But he is a young guy who is sure to sit at home with his wife and ponder whether he will stay or change.
“When the question (of a transfer) is in the room, you are always a little bit somewhere else. It was no different for me than when in Hoffenheim, it was about whether I go away. It is more obvious with strikers, because then there are phases in which they do not score.”
Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge has backed Werner to be a success at Anfield should he make the switch to the Premier League.
“Liverpool and Timo Werner are a marriage made in heaven," he told the Liverpool Echo.
“From what I have seen of the striker, he would suit the Reds perfectly and offer a valuable option to Jurgen Klopp.
“He can play in every position across the front three and, in terms of his attributes, he has everything Liverpool would need. Especially his finishing."
Luucknorz
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timo werner worth more than 50 million and Liverpool want to buy it at 39 million I think Liverpool don't have much money I don't know what will happen to Liverpool in the future
Liverpool are not serious.
Ashmuth
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timo werner worth more than 50 million and Liverpool want to buy it at 39 million I think Liverpool don't have much money I don't know what will happen to Liverpool in the future
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Echee27
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see who is talking about Liverpool not having £50 imagine Tottenham is even the richest in London 😁 Your club is no 5 richest club in England... Liverpool richer and more capable than Chelsea
OjabeE
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Liverpool also need Werner
Tobisma_LFC
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timo werner worth more than 50 million and Liverpool want to buy it at 39 million I think Liverpool don't have much money I don't know what will happen to Liverpool in the future
What will happen to Liverpool that your club is €5m richer than due to your club financials overstated.. you better face what will happen to man city that keeps overstating financials
Tobisma_LFC
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Mintzlaff don't worry,.. Liverpool are just joking,..for now Liverpool don't have that kind of money, just wait a little bit when Liverpool win the premier league,.they will pay you £50 not £40 any more
see who is talking about Liverpool not having £50 imagine Tottenham is even the richest in London 😁 Your club is no 5 richest club in England... Liverpool richer and more capable than Chelsea
luuabklny
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I understand what you said there😂
Echee27
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Mintzlaff don't worry,.. Liverpool are just joking,..for now Liverpool don't have that kind of money, just wait a little bit when Liverpool win the premier league,.they will pay you £50 not £40 any more
fiobemnstz
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55m is reasonable for a 24 yr old good striker I guess
Ashfaaq2403
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Qualities of Werner 1)speedy 2)sensational 3)incredible 4)mastermind 5)masterclass 6)unbelievable 7)master at scoring goal 8)legendary 9)king of attack 10)The deadly threat 11)Leader of Leipzig team 12)The hat trick one
Ashfaaq2403
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timo werner worth more than 50 million and Liverpool want to buy it at 39 million I think Liverpool don't have much money I don't know what will happen to Liverpool in the future
kine ariV pilon....envi ggn kaC liki
Ashmuth
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timo werner worth more than 50 million and Liverpool want to buy it at 39 million I think Liverpool don't have much money I don't know what will happen to Liverpool in the future
TheRedDevils101
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Barca just wish to have all the players that are available, Keep dreaming Barca on him and Martinez 😂😂😂😂😂
AirCR7
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Every goal puts his price up. Facts.