Timo Werner to Tottenham: Leipzig issue official update as ex-Chelsea misfit nears move

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 20:54 - 06 January 2024

RB Leipzig have confirmed Timo Werner is in talks over a move to another club as Tottenham close in on a deal for the former Chelsea striker.

Tottenham are on the verge of bringing in the 27-year-old Timo Werner in a loan move until the end of the season.

The move seeks is for additional firepower to compensate for the loss of captain and attacking talisman Heung-min Son to Asian Cup duty with South Korea this month.

Leipzig confirm Werner exit talks

Timo Werner in action for Leipzig

After a mid-season friendly win against Swiss side St Gallen, Leipzig all but confirmed the move via their social media channels.

ℹ️ Squad update

Timo Werner is not in the squad for today's friendly, as he is in talks with another club. pic.twitter.com/hQggXmhG6u
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 6, 2024