Timo Werner is expected to undergo his Tottenham medical on Tuesday after flying into London to complete his loan move from Red Bull Leipzig.

The 27-year-old will join on a six month loan with an option to buy at £14.5million. 

The former Chelsea misfit had interest from other Premier League sides but quickly agreed to join Spurs as he sees a chance to fit in well with Ange Postecoglou's style of play. 



Werner flew back to Germany from Leipzig's La Manga training camp on Sunday and is expected begin training with his new teammates once completing his medical. 

Spurs will be without Son Heung-min for around a month as he represents South Korea in the Asia Cup while Alejo Veliz has suffered a knee injury and there is interest from Saudi Arabia in Richarlison, Postgazette News Today though that is likely to be rebuffed until the summer.




Timo Werner will complete his medical on Tuesday ahead of sealing a loan move to Tottenham





The former Chelsea star will join his ex-Premier League side's notable rivals for six months

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The 27-year-old is believed to be keen to play under head coach Ange Postecoglou this season

Spurs have agreed to pay his salary of around £4.5million for the rest of the season.  

Manchester United and Aston Villa were understood to be among the clubs who had sounded out about Werner's availability but talks with Tottenham accelerated on Friday. 

Spurs defender Ashley Phillips, 18, has joined Plymouth Argyle on loan, after prising the highly-rated youngster from Blackburn Rovers over the summer. 

The teenager signed a five-year contract after joining from the Championship side, and his fee was believed to be around £2m. 




Talented teenager Ashley Phillips will finish his season at Plymouth Argyle in a loan move