Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for crucial squad decisions ahead of the summer transfer window, with a few players facing uncertain futures at the club.
One of those players is Timo Werner, whose loan spell in North London is unlikely to be extended beyond this season.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the situation, revealing that Spurs have already made the decision not to activate the option to sign the German forward permanently.
Romano pointed out that Werner’s time at Tottenham has not unfolded as expected, and both parties see a mutual benefit in moving on. As a result, the expectation is that the forward will return to RB Leipzig before assessing his next career move.
Speculation has also linked Werner with a potential switch to Major League Soccer, with New York Red Bulls rumoured to be interested. However, Romano noted that while there were discussions in January, nothing concrete materialized, leaving his future open to further developments in the summer.
Speaking on Market Madness, Romano said:
“Yeah, I think you’ve been nice with unlikely. I think it’s impossible. From my information, it’s something that they already decided internally.
“It was not a good season for Werner and for Spurs together. So I think it’s in the interest of both parties to try something different next season. So the expectation is for Werner to return to Leipzig and then to try a new experience.
“In terms of MLS and New York, what I was hearing in January when this rumour started for the January window is that there was nothing really concrete into it. Let’s see for the summer. In January was never really close, from what I heard.”
Werner initially arrived at Tottenham on loan from RB Leipzig in January 2024 and made an immediate impression by assisting Rodrigo Bentancur’s goal in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on his debut. However, despite flashes of quality, a lack of consistency and injuries have prevented him from making a significant impact.
So far this season, Werner has featured in 27 matches across all competitions, largely as a substitute, registering just one goal and three assists. A hamstring injury earlier this year also forced him to miss 10 games, further disrupting his momentum.
With Tottenham bringing in 19-year-old Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich on loan—with an option to buy for €55 million—it appears increasingly unlikely that Spurs will prioritize retaining the 28-year-old Werner beyond this campaign.
