Liverpool have been handed a double boost in their rumoured pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

The Reds have repeatedly been linked with the German, who is believed to have a £52m release clause in his contract.

Mixed messages have emerged from the Leipzig camp regarding the 24-year-old's future with the player himself openly talking about Liverpool 's interest in the past while his club have publicly said they would like to keep hold of him.

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