Tottenham in discussions with RB Leipzig to prolong Timo Werner’s loan agreement, as the German striker is eager to continue with Spurs

Tottenham are in talks with RB  Leipzig over extending Timo Werner’s loan deal, according to reports. 

The German forward joined Ange Postecoglou’s side in January and scored two goals in 13 appearances on his return to the Premier League. 

The initial agreement includes an option for Tottenham to sign Werner on a permanent deal for around £15million. 

However, as reported by the Evening Standard, the north London side are instead keen to extend the former Chelsea star’s loan deal. 

Werner is said to be keen to stay at the club and rediscover his form having struggled in recent years. 

The former Chelsea forward scored two goals in 13 appearances on his Premier League return

He endured a difficult time during his two-year spell at Stamford Bridge, failing to display the form that earned him a £53m move to the Blues. 

Werner returned to RB Leipzig in 2022 where he scored 11 goals in 35 Bundesliga appearances before joining Tottenham during winter. 

His experience and versatility would be a bonus to Tottenham as he is able to operate on both flanks as well as in strike.    

Speaking about the possibility of Werner staying, Postecoglou said earlier this month: ‘Timo we signed until the end of the season on loan and he’s part of that strategy to see what we need to do in the summer and can we do it.

‘Are there going to be other gaps and where does Timo fit in with that strategy? So we have a plan in place, and that was irrespective. I think he’s been very good for us.

‘We were short in wide areas. Him coming in was very helpful for us and I think he’s made an impact but in my mind to make those definitive decisions, I still need some clarity about what we’ve got here first.’