Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has played down rumours that Timo Werner could be on his way to Liverpool and says he is 'deeply relaxed' about the forward's situation.

Werner, 24, has emerged as one of Liverpool’s top targets ahead of the summer transfer window, with Jurgen Klopp desperate to strengthen his attacking options to ease the pressure on Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

The Germany international has had an exceptional start to the season in the Bundesliga, netting 21 times in 25 games, and his barnstorming form in front of goal has also seen him linked with the likes of Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United.

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