Tottenham accelerating deal to sign Champions League winning striker and he could be ready to face Man United

Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign former Chelsea forward Timo Werner on a short-term deal. They are determined to get the move across the line before they face Manchester United in the Premier League next weekend. 

According to Sky Germany, the Lilywhites are finalising the deal and the striker has given his blessing for a move that will see him return to the Premier League after a spell at Chelsea where he helped them win the Champions League in 2021 before returning to RB Leipzig in 2022. 

This season, he has fallen behind Lois Openda in the pecking order and has only managed two league starts. A move back to the Premier League where he largely struggled will be seen as another opportunity to get it right and hopefully prove that under the right manager, he has what it takes to be a massive success. 

Manchester United were also interested in him as they have struggled for goals this season, but it appears a move to London under Ange Postecoglou looks more exciting for the German forward. 

Werner could be a hit at Spurs

Did you know that Werner presently has played the 24th-most career matches. With a total of 102 goals in his Bundesliga career so far, he presently takes fourth place on the active scoring chart.

Tottenham will be without club captain Song Heung-min who has joined up with his country for the Asian Cup, so signing him for six months represents a good deal for both parties, he gets to compete in a team that looks like they are going places, while Spurs get cover for Son and hopefully the goals he would have scored. 

Spurs beat Burnley thanks to a stunning goal from the impressive Pedro Porro to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday night, they'll hope that by the time they face Manchester United next Sunday in the league, they've bagged another exciting signing that lifts everyone and raises the level of competition within the squad.