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BERLIN, April 30-- An unwritten law in German football seems to have lost its relevance. For decades it said if the country's leading club was keen to sign a player then everything would work out in Bayern Munich's favor. Now the case of Timo Werner indicates times must have changed. According to inside information, the 24-year-old German international has rejected an offer to join the reigning German Champion this summer. According to media reports, Werner's management informed the Bavarians a while ago. As a result, the 2013 treble winner has intensified his efforts to sign Manchester City star Leroy Sane. Bayern coach Hansi Flick had a 30-minute chat on the phone with the German international while sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is said to be in negotiations with the Premier League side. Werner's decision not only opens Bavarian doors for Sane but increases the possibility of a Werner move to Premier League leaders Liverpool. The club managed by the German Juergen Klopp is said to be the striker's first choice should he leave RB Leipzig. Reports speak of Klopp's big interest in Werner and his intense efforts to convince the lively attacker. Werner can fall back on an exit clause in his contract until 2023, allowing him to leave Leipzig this summer for a sum in the region of 60 million euros. Statements made by his management team indicate Werner couldn't get over the disappointment at Bayern's eventual disinterest last year after negotiations lasting over several months. | 
