Tottenham confirm six-month Timo Werner loan from RB Leipzig

Tottenham have confirmed a six-month loan deal for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

The 27-year-old will strengthen Spurs' attack until the end of the season, with the Germany international capable of playing on the left and through the middle.

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Werner's signing also comes at a good time, with captain and star striker Son Heung-Min currently on Asian Cup duty with South Korea.

Werner returned from Chelsea to RB Leipzig for €20 million in August 2022 after spending two difficult seasons at Stamford Bridge, where he scored just 23 goals in 89 appearances.

However, he has found his match time limited at RB Leipzig this season under Marco Rose, scoring just twice in eight Bundesliga games.

Werner will compete with Richarlison, Son, Dejan Kulusevski, Bryan Gil and Brennan Johnson for a place in Ange Postecoglou's team.

Spurs are fifth in the Premier League table with 39 points, one point behind rivals Arsenal, fourth in north London, and six points behind leaders Liverpool.