RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner is set to join Tottenham on a short-term loan until the end of the season, snubbing interest from Manchester United.
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Werner to join Spurs on loanGerman had been considered by UnitedChelsea flop returns to Premier LeagueWHAT HAPPENED?
David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Spurs and Leipzig have finalised a deal that will see the former Cheslea player return to London. Werner has started just two Bundesliga games this season, having fallen behind Lois Openda in the pecking order, and a return to the Premier League has been hotly tipped.
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Werner had been considered to be a possible option for Erik ten Hag's United in recent weeks, but the German is now set to sign for Spurs. Ornstein reports that the north London club have also negotiated an option to buy the striker for between €15m and €20m (£13m and £17m) in the summer, and are covering his full salary.
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In his second year at Chelsea, Werner made 15 fewer appearances in all competitions than his debut season. Despite the reduction in game time, his goal-scoring rate improved and he only scored one fewer goal in his second campaign.
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Should the deal be completed in time, Werner will be hoping to show United what they missed out on as Spurs travel to Old Trafford next Sunday.