Tottenham’s challenging season has brought winger Timo Werner under intense scrutiny, with criticism mounting over his lacklustre performances.
Former Spurs scout Bryan King has been vocal about his disappointment in Werner, advocating for the club to terminate the German forward’s loan spell and send him back to RB Leipzig in January.
King urges Tottenham to get rid of Timo Werner
King expressed scepticism about Werner’s fit for Tottenham from the outset, describing him as a player who has failed to make a meaningful impact.
The pundit’s concerns centre around Werner’s limited contributions and his apparent lack of enthusiasm on the pitch, which he believes makes it difficult to justify the forward’s continued presence in North London.
Speaking to Tottenham News, King remarked:
“As I said from day one, I never thought Werner was good enough for Tottenham.
“I never thought that he would improve the team, I think he is a very ordinary player. Therefore, if I were in Spurs’ position I would tell him to go and rebuild his career back in Germany.
“He has never been a player for me, and I will stand by what I said. I’ve run out of patience with him. I’d like to know how much he has cost the club, I’d really like to know.
“I’d move him on in January. This is another player who comes in and doesn’t look as though he enjoys his football. You can’t play him every week because he isn’t good enough. This isn’t a player who is going to take Tottenham to the next level.”
Werner initially joined Tottenham on loan in January 2024, with an option to make the move permanent. He showed moments of promise—most notably his back-to-back goals against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in March—leading to Spurs extending his loan for another season, hoping for more consistent output, but Werner has struggled to deliver.
This season, in 19 appearances across all competitions, the 28-year-old has recorded just one goal and three assists, a disappointing return for a player of his reputation and experience.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has also voiced frustration with Werner’s lack of impact, particularly after the team’s 1-1 draw against Rangers in the Europa League. Postecoglou openly criticised Werner’s performance, contrasting it with the determination displayed by younger players who have embraced their opportunities.
With Werner’s loan set to expire in June 2025 and an option to buy priced at £8.5 million, it appears increasingly unlikely that Spurs will commit to a permanent deal.
For Tottenham, cutting ties with Werner in January could be a chance to reallocate resources toward players better suited to Postecoglou’s plans. Meanwhile, a return to Germany might give Werner the fresh start needed to regain his form and confidence.
