Tottenham Hotspur loanee Timo Werner linked with surprise summer move to Man Utd
RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, who is currently spending the second half of the season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, have been linked with a surprise summer move to manchester unitedaccording Spanish publication Transfers.
The 26-year-old striker joined Spurs on loan until the end of the season, with the north London club agreeing to cover his salary in full. Tottenham also retain the option to buy the player at the end of his loan for a meager fee of 15 million pounds.
Werner is no stranger to first divisionhaving spent a couple of seasons at Chelsea from 2020 to 2022. Unfortunately, his time with the Blues He is remembered for the wrong reasons: the German striker often appears as a comic figure at the Bridge.
Werner decided to return to RB Leipzig to rediscover his best football and, although he has not been prolific with the German team, he made a big name for himself. This is what this loan to Spurs earned him.
Credit goes to where it's due: the German striker really caught the eye during his time in the N17. He has two goals and two assists in his seven Premier League games for Ange Postecoglou's team and his influence on the left wing has been very positive. Transfermarkt values the player around £14.5 million.
Manchester United is coming to call
Given that he has impressed in north London so far, Spurs are expected to try to sign Werner permanently in the summer. However, Tottenham could now face tough competition as Transfers He claims that Manchester United are thinking about signing the German.
It is increasingly looking like Werner will leave RB Leipzig this summer and the question now is “where?” The Premier League looks the most likely destination and it appears Man Utd are ready to battle Tottenham over a deal.
At first glance, Man Utd would be a very good option, as a move would be beneficial for both parties involved. Anthony Martial is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, leaving Rasmus Hojlund as the only number 9 of the club. The Dane, although impressive, has proven to be quite injury prone.
Having someone like Werner who can replace Hojlund but also complement him by playing slightly behind him or further to the left would be Erik ten Hag Many options in attack.
Tottenham have the option of making his loan permanent, so United would have to persuade Werner to reject a move to New White Hart Lane in favor of Old Trafford.
RB Leipzig are likely to demand a similar fee from Manchester United and £15m for a player of the German's skills is worth its weight in gold these days. This transfer It seems to make a lot of sense on paper. Let's wait and see how it plays out in the summer.
