Timo Werner.The Germany international looked set to seal a move to Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window after publicly declaring his interest in playing under Jurgen Klopp.However, the league leaders pulled out of the deal and have allowed Chelsea to swoop in with the London side prepared to meet his £49million release clause and make him a key figurehead in Frank Lampard's side.MEN Sport understand Werner was under consideration by United who have compiled a list of potential forwards as they search for long-term competition in the final third.
However, interest in the 24-year-old never developed into a serious possibility of a transfer and the club has no plans to rival Chelsea for his signature.Get the latest breaking Manchester.
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