Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur opted to pass on their option to make forward Timo Werner’s loan move permanent in the summer. This represents great news for MLS teams, who are keen on bringing Werner to the United States.
Werner initially joined Tottenham from Bundesliga’s RB Leipzig in January 2024 on a six-month loan that was later renewed for the 2024-25 season. As part of the agreement between the two clubs, the Spurs received an option to make the move permanent for a fee of £8.5 million ($10.78 million).
However, Werner failed to make an impact for Tottenham this season, scoring just one goal in 27 appearances in all competitions. He also missed significant time due to a hamstring injury.
RB Leipzig is unlikely to have a place for Werner in its squad next season and will likely be willing to let him walk for free or at a steep discount. If that ends up being the case, several MLS clubs are likely to be interested in the 28-year-old German.
The New York Red Bulls are reportedly considered to be the favorites for Werner’s signature, having already held exploratory talks with his representatives. However, the move is facing several obstacles as Werner might ask for a significant financial package while there is still doubt whether he is ready to leave Europe at this point in his career.
