In his column for Sky Germany, Liverpool icon Didi Hamaan has warned Timo Werner against joining his former club, instead insisting he'd be better off signing for Manchester United or Chelsea.

What's the word?

Earlier this week, The Independent described Jurgen Klopp as a big admirer of the Germany international, while journalist Nico Schira has even claimed Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign him.

Werner has enjoyed fine form this season, scoring 20 goals and bagging six assists in the Bundesliga prior to this weekend, and with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah set to be involved in AFCON next season, he's certainly the calibre of forward who could help the Reds fill that void.

However, Hamaan has warned Werner against moving to Anfield, insisting he'd be better off joining Premier League rivals Manchester United or Chelsea.

What did he say?

In his column for Sky Germany, he said: "I trust him to play in a very big team soon. It is of course an honour for him to be linked to Liverpool.

"The question is: does he match Liverpool? For me he is strongest when he comes through the middle and can use his greatest weapon: his speed.

"With [Roberto] Firmino, Liverpool have a striker who is always playable and connects a lot with his team-mates.

"If Werner went to Liverpool, I would rather see him outside, but there are two absolute grenades in the team with [Sadio] Mane and [Mohamed] Salah. If none of the three strikers get injured or move, he won't play and I don't think that's what he wants.

"Liverpool is the absolute benchmark, but in my view he would be better suited to Manchester United or Chelsea."

Who is that?! Nobody has been able to name the teams all of these obscure managers were once in charge of...

Forgotten Factor

Hamaan certainly makes a fair point about game-time. Between them, Salah, Mane and Roberto Firmino haven't been involved in just six Premier League games this season, while the latter has featured in all 26 so far.

But for players of his elite quality, it shouldn't be all about game-time - otherwise Werner may as well stay at RB Leipzig, where he's clearly a key player and will be in the starting XI pretty much every time.

Liverpool are reigning European champions and barring a complete catastrophe will end up winning this season's Premier League title as well - the simple fact is that they're operating at a different level to Chelsea and United, who would both likely view mere Champions League qualification as a really successful season.

Werner should be embracing the challenge of matching the standards Liverpool have set under Jurgen Klopp, even if he has to fight for a place in the starting XI with arguably the best front three in the world. Muscling his way in would be an achievement in itself.

Of course, if Werner just wants headlines then he may as well join United or Chelsea where he'll likely be treated like a superstar. But if he really wants to prove himself against the very best, then he should want to fight Salah, Mane and Firmino for the shirt.