Spurs’ Transfer Plans Under Fire! Ex-Scout Name-Drops Arsenal Star in Werner Controversy!
Former Tottenham scout Bryan King has voiced his doubts about the prospect of Tottenham Hotspur signing Timo Werner on a permanent basis. King, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, was candid in his assessment of the German forward, stating he wasn’t a fan of Werner or Kai Havertz when they initially joined Chelsea in the Premier League. While Havertz has since made strides and established himself under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, King believes Werner has gone in the opposite direction.
King expressed skepticism over what Werner could bring to Tottenham’s squad. “I don’t see what Werner would bring to the team if he was signed permanently,” King remarked, adding that the forward’s declining form has become apparent as his value has dropped considerably. King highlighted that, when both players joined Chelsea, Werner arguably arrived with a bigger reputation than Havertz, yet it’s Havertz who has progressed, while Werner has struggled to live up to expectations.
Werner’s difficulty in delivering consistent performances is particularly troubling to King, who believes that, if Werner were to join Spurs, he should be challenging established attackers like Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, or Dejan Kulusevski. “He looks like a very ordinary player,” King said, emphasizing that Werner hasn’t displayed the level of talent expected from him.
Reports from Give Me Sport on 28 October indicated that Tottenham, under manager Ange Postecoglou, are likely to pass on signing Werner permanently from RB Leipzig at the end of the season. Postecoglou is reportedly searching for a more reliable offensive upgrade, and Werner’s mixed performances don’t seem to fit the profile he’s looking for in the long term.
Just days after these reports surfaced, Werner scored his first goal of the season, finding the net in Tottenham’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Manchester City on 30 October. While the goal marked a positive moment for Werner, it was not enough to dispel concerns about his consistency. King noted that Werner’s performance against City, despite the goal, continued to show familiar shortcomings, raising questions about his reliability at the highest level.
Postecoglou will need to see Werner produce results consistently if he is to reconsider the idea of a permanent transfer. One goal in a cup match, King implied, won’t be enough to sway Tottenham’s head coach. Werner still has a long way to go to demonstrate he can consistently compete in the Premier League, let alone secure a future in North London.
For now, it appears that Tottenham and Postecoglou remain cautious about committing to a long-term deal for Werner, especially given his struggle to meet the demands of Premier League football. If Werner is unable to step up and prove his worth with consistent performances, Tottenham may well continue their search for a forward who can offer the quality and dependability the team requires in their push for success.
