Ange and Levy hold internal Spurs talks as Werner's £13m alternative emerges

Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy have been holding Tottenham's internal discussions about the club's summer transfer plans, and have been informed that they can sign Timo Werner's alternative for just £13 million.

Werner is out for the rest of the season as Tottenham's future is decided

After signing on loan from RB Leipzig in January, Werner got off to a good start with goals and assists coming in quick succession, but the German's ultimate product died down after that, and is now out for the rest of the season with injury. .

The former Chelsea striker suffered a hamstring problem, which ruled him out of Spurs' remaining few games, so he will rely on his previous performances as an interview to stay in north London in 2023/2024.

“It's not good. We've had a few injuries. Thimo and his hamstring. With two or three or more weeks left, he's going to miss the whole season,” said Postecoglou about Werner's injury. “Ben Davies picked up a calf injury in the game and that's the rest of his season.”

Werner's loan deal includes a £15 million buyout option for Tottenham, and a major decision on whether to trigger that clause now awaits Levy. The 28-year-old, meanwhile, is on record as being happy at the club.

“I think the only thing I can say right now is that I like to play football here and the rest is not my time,” said Werner about staying at Tottenham. “It's fun. I think the way we play, I can enjoy my football. My energy fits well in the system and in the end it's about running, I give everything on the field and that's what I can try.”

It has been reported that Werner has also told his agents that he would like to stay at Spurs, and while the striker has fitted in well in Postecoglou's system, there are also concerns about how much he can waste in front of goal.

It will be interesting to see if the Lilywhites choose to keep him for the next campaign, but they have other options.

Tottenham have announced that they can sign Iling-Junior for just £13 million

One of them is Juventus striker Samuel Illing-Junior, a player Spurs have been linked with several times before. According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham have been told they can sign Illing-Junior for just £13 million, which comes as both Postecoglou and Levy hold internal talks over the club's transfer plans this summer.

It would be a cheaper deal to strike than Werner, which will be attractive as Spurs look to save money where possible to strengthen other areas of the squad. Illing-Junior is still young with plenty of energy and years ahead of him, not to mention quick in the final third.

“Iling Junior is a fast player, who likes to take on opposing defenders and attack the right spaces, in a direct way,” said journalist Michele Neri.

“He is a left midfielder who can also play on the right when needed. He has a good sense of running and speed from the start that other Juventus players do not have.

“In these qualities you can completely see the shadows of Rafael Leao when the AC Milan star was young. The fans went crazy for him after the Benfica game where he played 20 minutes and shone, giving Milik an assist.”