RB Leipzig Ace Timo Werner Names The English Side He Dreams Of Playing For

Timo Werner is one of the hottest properties in world football following his goal-scoring heroics for RB Leipzig.

Naturally, he's been garnering plenty of attention with Europe's elite courting the youngster. From Barcelona and Real Madrid to Manchester United and Liverpool.

The 21-year-old bagged an impressive 21 goals from 31 Bundesliga outings, last season. And he's already weighed in with five goals from the opening six league games this campaign.

_{Werner in action for RB Leipzig. Image: PA}

He'll no doubt continue to do the rounds in the transfer rumour mills once the January window opens.

But, in the summer, Liverpool expressed an interest. Jurgen Klopp was heavily linked with Werner though a transfer failed to come to fruition.

_{Werner doing what he does best. Scoring goals. Image: PA}

The German boss is still hopeful of signing Werner. Though Klopp won't be impressed with what his transfer target has said about fierce rivals, United.

Werner has said he dreamed of playing at Old Trafford when he was growing up.

"As a young boy, you always dream of the big club you'd like to play for," he told Sky Sports via Goal.

_{Werner representing Germany on international duty. Images: PA}

Werner took his club form into the international arena after making his Germany debut in 2017. He's netted six goals from eight international caps as he continues to enhance his reputation.

He also recalls watching United under Sir Alex Ferguson. "It used to be Manchester United under Alex Ferguson, who always won. A young boy is always a fan of those who win."

_{Sir Alex Ferguson holds aloft the Premier League trophy. Image: PA}

"You can't just drop something like that. When it's going well, you dream of playing somewhere else," Werner added.

Could Werner complete a childhood dream by securing a move to United? Watch this space.

Topics: Liverpool, Manchester United, Timo Werner, RB Leipzig

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