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Timo Werner’s business has been a wild trip. Liverpool were almost certain to sign the German forward this summer, having identified him as a player for the future and one who would instantly improve the team now. Timo even publicly declared his admiration for Liverpool more than once.
Rumors about Rimo Leipzig’s move from Timo to Liverpool have persisted despite the shutdown of football and the unknown future of society, but on Friday David Maddock, reporting to The Mirror, suggested that the Reds would officially drift away from all targets. transfer due to financial uncertainties. .
Maddock says Jürgen Klopp, at least in the short term, will leave Werner and Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. Both players have been on Liverpool’s radar for several seasons.
Liverpool, like all clubs, is losing revenue. Restarting the season would return the TV money, but the game day money is gone and it could be a long time before I return.
Werner’s release clause is approximately $ 50 million and Aouar’s price was set at around £ 40 million by Lyon. Maddock estimates a spending of £ 150 million on those two five-season contracts after wages and bonuses, and Liverpool won’t do that kind of big deal. The club could lose £ 100M next season if play continues behind closed doors.
European clubs have already been talked about transfer pricing down. The market has changed and the dazzling and break-up rates will drop. But it could take time for everyone to start playing well.
Every time the transfer window finally opens, we are not likely to notice it much. Activity will likely be low due to all the uncertainty everywhere. Players at the end of their contracts will have to make moves, but those players who just wanted more playing time could choose to stay now. Do you leave Lovren, with another year on your contract, want to move to AS Roma as soon as possible to meet and join a whole new group of players in the midst of a lockdown and play your new team in front of zero fans?
If he does, Liverpool would be happy to have that Lovren money back in his coffers. Finances are tight right now. And I guess that means Michael Edwards won’t have his time on the wheel and in the spotlight anytime soon. And isn’t that the real shame?
