Overview

• The New York Red Bulls have confirmed there is no Aug. 21 deadline for Werner’s decision on joining the MLS club.
• The two sides remain far apart on salary terms after New York’s initial 2.5-year, $4.6 million-per-year proposal.
• German outlet reports suggest a performance-based package could push Werner’s earnings above $11 million, but the club has not verified those figures.
• RB Leipzig is threatening to bar Werner from playing if he cannot secure a transfer from his remaining $11.6 million-a-year contract.
• Interest from Borussia Mönchengladbach hinges on a steep pay cut, leaving Werner’s market narrow and talks potentially carrying into the post-2025 transfer window.