Tottenham Hotspur reportedly has no intentions of making Timo Werner’s loan move permanent in the summer, according to sources.
Werner joined Spurs on loan from RB Leipzig for the remainder of the season, with the deal said to include a £15 million option to buy, and Tottenham covering his full salary during the loan spell.
However, well-placed sources have indicated that the club is not currently planning to trigger this option unless the 27-year-old German forward delivers an exceptional performance in the second half of the season.
Since joining Tottenham, Werner has made two appearances, securing one goal contribution with an assist for Rodrigo Bentancur’s goal against Manchester United.
His second debut in the Premier League came against Man United on January 14, followed by an FA Cup start in the 1-0 loss to Manchester City on January 26.
Tottenham, under manager Ange Postecoglou, has been active in the January transfer window, securing Timo Werner on loan and completing the permanent signing of Radu Dragusin from Genoa for a reported £26 million.
The club is reportedly eyeing a central midfielder, with recent reports suggesting they are preparing a last-minute bid for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, valued at £80 million by the Blues.
As Tottenham sits in fifth place in the Premier League, the club’s focus is on securing a top-four finish and competing for Champions League qualification. The team recently faced a setback in the FA Cup, being knocked out by Manchester City, and will be looking to regroup and continue their league campaign against Brentford on January 31.
Antonio Nusa Snubs Tottenham for Brentford:
Tottenham’s pursuit of Norwegian talent Antonio Nusa appears to be ending in disappointment as the Club Brugge starlet has reportedly agreed to join Brentford at the end of the season. While several top European clubs, including Spurs, had shown interest in the 18-year-old forward, it seems Brentford is now on the verge of securing his signature.
Tottenham made a significant move to sign Nusa in the current transfer window, engaging in talks with the young talent. This development followed a late bid from Chelsea for Nusa in the summer. Despite interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United, Brentford seems poised to complete the deal with just three days left in the January window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal has been structured for around £25 million, and Nusa is expected to join Brentford in June. Tottenham had reportedly been willing to loan Nusa back to Belgium to facilitate his development, but it seems the forward is now set for a move to Brentford.
This news marks a potential setback for Tottenham in their efforts to secure emerging talent, with Brentford emerging as the destination for Antonio Nusa’s future. The reported £25 million package suggests Brentford is making a significant investment in the 18-year-old’s potential.