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RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick has warned Timo Werner about the challenges of moving to the Premier League, Bulinews have reported via quotes from Sky Germany’s ‘Wontorra - the football talk’ show.

What’s the word?

German international striker Werner was one of the forwards linked with a move to Anfield throughout the January window, as outlets such as Bild and The Independent claimed the Reds would be chasing the £58.5million-rated ace.

The interest had solid foundations as the 23-cap international is out of contract in the summer of 2020 and is yet to commit his future to the Bundesliga club. Of course, no deal came through and the Stuttgart product remains in Germany, but interest could well be revived in the summer.

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RB Leipzig manager Rangnick, however, has been quoted talking on Sky Germany’s ‘Wontorra - the football talk’ show by Bulinews, stating that it might not be the right move for the 22-year-old.

"[Naby] Keita was an outstanding player here, but he's still struggling in Liverpool. So far, he's not the player there that he was here,” Rangnick told Sky. “The surroundings must be right for Timo.

"We have gone to our financial limit with our offer. We know that he can earn more elsewhere, but he can also provide for himself for the rest of his life here.

“He's a top player, and he has become one of the most exciting Bundesliga strikers.”

Should Liverpool revive rumoured interest?

If Werner does not accept the contract that Rangnick is claiming to be at RB Leipzig’s financial limit, Liverpool have to enter the race for his signature in the summer.

The 22-year-old is one of the Bundesliga’s top goalscorers with 11 goals in 19 games, and has supreme quality in possession.

Jurgen Klopp may have to convince the German international that a move to the Premier League would not hamper his chances of featuring at Euro 2020, however, and assure the 5 foot 9 forward that he would be an instant match for his tactics as well as having a place in the side. Currently, it's difficult to see quite where he fits into the starting XI ahead of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah.