Liverpool 'in advanced talks with Timo Werner'

Liverpool have allegedly moved to an advanced stage in negotiations over the future signing of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.

The Germany international has starred for his current club this season, contributing 25 goals and nine assists in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

However, with a release clause in his contract, the 24-year-old has been frequently linked with a switch to Liverpool during the next transfer window.

According to journalist Nicola Schira, the Merseyside giants and the player's representatives have made significant progress in talks over recent weeks.

Schira claims that Liverpool are prepared to hand Werner a five-year contract worth €10m (£8.87m) per year.

The attacker, who has also been linked with Chelsea, has revealed that he is keen to move abroad in the near future.