Ex-Spurs scout asserts Timo Werner is not a Tottenham player

Timo Werner’s future at Tottenham Hotspur has been a hot topic of debate ever since the German forward arrived on loan from RB Leipzig last season.

With an £8.5 million option to buy included in his loan agreement, there were high hopes for the striker, who was expected to provide much-needed depth to the Spurs attack.

Ex-Spurs scout asserts Timo Werner is not a Tottenham player

However, as the season has progressed, those expectations have not been met, leading some to question whether Spurs should make his move permanent or cut their losses.

So far this season, Werner has started just two Premier League matches, and his performances have failed to impress.

Despite being given opportunities, the 27-year-old has not managed to make the impact many anticipated.

As a result, speculation is mounting over whether Tottenham should activate the option to buy, or if they should send him back to Leipzig in January.

Bryan King, a former Tottenham scout, has expressed his surprise at Werner's signing in the first place, suggesting that Spurs should not look to keep him.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King explained that there are more pressing positions that need to be addressed within the squad.

"There are more important positions to be sorted out, they already have enough wide players at the club," King stated. “For me, he’s not a Tottenham player. He’s come into the club, he’s obviously been professional in his attitude. However, I just don’t see him as a Spurs player.”

King’s comments reflect a growing sense of disappointment regarding Werner’s contributions, which have been less than stellar.

Despite his professional attitude, Werner has yet to find a consistent role within Ange Postecoglou’s system, and his performances have been underwhelming.

King also raised concerns that a permanent move for Werner could be seen by Spurs supporters as a lack of ambition from the club’s owners, something that has often been criticised in the past.

The road ahead for Werner

With January on the horizon, Tottenham will need to decide what to do with Werner.

While the option to make his transfer permanent hasn’t been ruled out, it now seems increasingly unlikely that Spurs will pursue the deal, especially as other potential signings are being linked to the club.

For Werner, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether he stays in North London or returns to Germany.

With the competition for places growing, Spurs will need to make some tough decisions to ensure they are building a squad capable of challenging for major honours.