Timo Werner set to sign for Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham are set to sign former Chelsea striker Timo Werner on a six-month loan deal that will cover the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The Athletic's David Ornstein has confirmed that Spurs have agreed a loan-to-buy deal with RB Leipzig, with the Premier League club managing to negotiate an optional buy-clause worth 'in the region of €15-20million' for the 27-year-old.

Werner had previously been linked with Manchester United as Erik Ten Hag's men were said to have a four-man shortlist for bolstering the attacking ranks at Old Trafford, with the German being on that list, but Spurs have now won the race to secure his signature.

Ange Postecoglou's side are currently without Heung-min Son as their talisman is set to represent his nation at the upcoming Asian Cup in January and February and this has left the team in need of attacking firepower to solidify their place in the Premier League's top four. Ornstein reports that Spurs will cover Werner's full salary during his loan, and that they have an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

Timo Werner set for Premier League return

The former Chelsea man is close to returning to London

Werner may already not be the most popular man within the Chelsea fan base, as his time at Stamford Bridge was plagued with missed chances and this move will do nothing to repair that relationship, with the RB Leipzig forward set to join the Blues' fierce rivals.

Being adept at playing across the front line, Werner should fit Postecoglou's style of play like a glove, with the Aussie boss asking his players to be adaptable and able to interchange with one another.

He may have only scored two Bundesliga goals in the 2023/24 season, but the forward has only featured in eight games. A move makes sense for all parties as Tottenham will be gaining a forward with experience in finding the back of the net and Werner will be given the opportunity to right the wrongs of his Chelsea stint.

He did manage 44 goal contributions in 89 appearances for the west London club, winning a Champions League in that time, so Werner's spell with the Blues may not have been as underwhelming as some remember.

Tottenham's 2023/24 season

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Spurs are fresh off the back of qualifying for the fourth round of the FA Cup after Pedro Porro scored a screamer to hand his side a 1-0 win over Burnley. This may be the best opportunity the club have to lift silverware for the first time since a League Cup success in 2008.

Werner will be joining the club as they pursue a trophy and are also embroiled in a battle to finish in the top four after missing out in the 2022/23 season. Should the Germany international help fire Spurs to either a trophy or Champions League qualification, he will likely earn a permanent move back to England.