Tottenham’s Transfer Plans Shift After Ange Postecoglou’s U-Turn

Ange Postecoglou Criticizes Timo Werner and Spurs’ Transfer Decision

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou publicly criticized Timo Werner after his performance in the Europa League clash against Rangers on Thursday.

Werner was substituted at half-time, and Postecoglou did not hold back in his post-match comments, describing the wide-forward’s display as unacceptable.

This public rebuke surprised many Spurs fans, as Postecoglou is known for avoiding individual criticism of his players.

According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham have now decided against activating the £8.5m option to sign Werner permanently at the end of the season.

Initially, Postecoglou was one of the German international’s strongest advocates, even when others at the club were unconvinced.

However, the coach’s change of heart suggests that Werner’s chances of staying in North London are over.

Werner is now expected to return to RB Leipzig after the season ends, where he will evaluate his options for the future.

Does Werner Have Time to Change Postecoglou’s Mind?

Six months can be a long time in football, and there have been instances of players reviving their Tottenham careers.

However, Postecoglou’s recent comments make it seem unlikely that Werner will get many opportunities to win him over.

With Spurs likely to target a new attacker in the January transfer window, the 28-year-old German is expected to fall further down the pecking order.

As things stand, his future at Tottenham looks increasingly uncertain.