Tottenham make SHOCK move for Timo Werner with Ange Postecoglou's side in advanced talks with the RB Leipzig striker to bring him back to the Premier League following Chelsea's departure
- The 27-year-old previously played for Spurs' derby rivals between 2020 and 2022
- Manchester United were considered the frontrunners to sign Werner on loan
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Tottenham are in talks to bring Timo Werner back to the Premier League.
The former Chelsea striker is of great interest from Spurs, who are in talks with Red Bull Leipzig about a loan deal until the end of the season.
Tottenham lost captain Heung-min Son for a while, because the striker played with Korea in the Asia Cup.
And Werner can move the entire left wing of Tottenham's star forward in the short term and add depth to Ange Postecoglou's attacking options.
Werner has also attracted interest from Manchester United, who remain in the market for a striker in January.
In his 14 appearances in all competitions this season, the Germany international has scored just twice and registered an assist.
Timo Werner could make a shock return to the Premier League with a move to Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou's play for the forward has flown under the radar, with many thinking Man United could tempt Werner to move away from the Bundesliga
The 27-year-old has moved behind Lois Openda in the striking pecking order at RB Leipzig
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But Ange Postecoglou's side could be the team to deliver him a return to the Premier League, beating rivals to the striker's signature Manchester United side.
The Red Devils started circling Werner in late 2023 and were widely expected to be the frontrunners for his signature if he was willing to move on in the January window.
Aston Villa are also said to be interested in signing the former Blues striker.
But Mail Sport understands Leipzig and Tottenham are clarifying terms, including the fee, and whether the deal should include a purchase option, but talks remain positive.
It is believed Werner will leave Marco Rose's camp this weekend to fly to North London.
The potential signing will be a blow to Erik ten Hag, who is keen to strengthen his attacking ranks during the January window.
Manchester United have gone way off the mark this season as Rasmus Hojlund made his £72million Premier League debut on Boxing Day after months of toiling in front of goal.
Erik ten Hag was keen to bring more attacking options to Old Trafford during the period
Looking ahead to the summer, the Red Devils are said to be on the hunt for Crystal Palace talent Michael Olise, who could become the first major signing of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era at Old Trafford.
The INEOS billionaire completed his £1.3 billion purchase of a 25 percent stake in the Manchester club on Christmas Eve but will not be able to take full control of United's football operations until the deal is completed February has been confirmed by the Premier League.
