RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has dismissed suggestions that star striker Timo Werner has been distracted by speculation over his future.

The 24-year-old has long been touted as Liverpool’s No.1 target as they look to build on a seemingly inevitable Premier League success this term by strengthening their frontline when the transfer window opens.

Links between the two have been incessant in recent months, while one report emanating from Germany this week suggested that Werner had already held talks with Jurgen Klopp to discuss what the future would hold for him at Anfield.

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