Timo Werner eyeing Tottenham for short-term loan, snubbing Manchester United

Sky Germany reports that negotiations between Spurs and Leipzig are near completion, indicating the return of former Chelsea player Timo Werner to London.

Timo Werner Set To Join Tottenham Hotspurs
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According to Sky Germany, negotiations between Spurs and Leipzig are in the final stages, paving the way for the return of the former Chelsea player to London. Werner, who has started just two Bundesliga games this season and fallen behind Lois Openda in the pecking order, is strongly speculated to make a comeback to the Premier League.

While Werner was previously considered a potential option for Erik ten Hag’s United in recent weeks, it appears highly probable that the German will be joining Spurs. Despite clinching the Champions League at Chelsea, Werner grappled with inconsistency in west London, prompting his return to Germany after a brief two-season stint at Stamford Bridge. Spurs supporters will be eager for Werner to rediscover the form he displayed before moving to England, especially with their captain Son Heung-min absent while on duty with South Korea.

During his second year at Chelsea, Werner featured in 15 fewer appearances across all competitions compared to his debut season. Despite the decrease in playing time, his goal-scoring efficiency improved, with just one less goal scored in his second campaign.

If the deal is finalized in time, Werner will aim to showcase what United might have missed out on when Spurs face off against Old Trafford next Sunday.

Timo Werner

Timo Werner

Forwarder, Midfielder

GermanyGermany

Age: 28

180 cm

75 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 13 22 Missed
Minutes 815 62.7 Avg
Goals 2 0.2 Avg
Assist 3 0.2 Avg
Attempt 24 1.8 Avg
Passes 320 24.679.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 8 times for 203 minutes for Bundesliga.

Timo Werner scored 2 goals for RB Leipzig. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Bundesliga. In the last match RB Leipzig drew 1-1 against Werder Bremen.

RB Leipzig performance and stats

RB Leipzig

Manager: Marco Rose
Rank 4th
Win 19
Draw 6
Loss 7
Goals 74-36
Diff 38
Rank 2nd
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 13-10
Diff 3

It will be RB Leipzig ended the league in the 4th position with 33 points.

In the last 16 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, RB Leipzig drawn 1-1 against Werder Bremen.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 38 goals and conceding 17.​

RB Leipzig will play the next match in Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday 18th of May in Frankfurt am Main.​

Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats

Tottenham Hotspur

Manager: Angelos Postecoglou
Rank 5th
Win 18
Draw 6
Loss 11
Goals 69-58
Diff 11

Tottenham Hotspur is currently in the FA Cup with points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​