Tottenham included three new faces in the squad: Djed Spence, along with recent signings Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso.

Elsewhere, Werner’s exclusion comes alongside that of Radu Dragusin and Fraser Forster. January signing Antonin Kinsky also did not make the cut.

According to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, Tottenham’s decision to update their squad also sheds light on Werner’s potential future with the club.

Tottenham Not Expected to Trigger Timo Werner’s Buy Option

Werner joined Tottenham on a six-month loan deal from RB Leipzig in January 2023, scoring two goals and providing three assists in 13 Premier League appearances.

This performance led Tottenham to extend his loan with an £8.5 million option to purchase Werner at the end of the season.

However, the 2023-24 campaign has been less successful for the German striker, who managed just one goal and three assists in 26 games across all competitions.

Ben Jacobs reports that Tottenham are not expected to exercise Werner’s buy option at the season’s conclusion.

Tottenham’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, publicly criticized Werner after a 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League in December.

“He wasn’t playing anywhere near the level he should,” Postecoglou stated in his post-match press conference.

“When you’ve got 18-year-olds it’s not acceptable to me. I said that to Timo. He’s a senior international, he’s a German international.”

Tottenham’s Plans for More Forward signings This Summer

According to GiveMeSport, there is virtually no chance of Werner making a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by the end of the season.

Tottenham do not intend to end Werner’s loan early, as they still view him as part of the squad until the remainder of the season.

Tottenham’s interest in Mathys Tel signals their search for alternative forward options, but the club is expected to seek additional attacking players ahead of the next season.

Scouting activities are ongoing, and Tottenham are looking beyond June for a new striker to bolster their squad.

The future of Timo Werner at Tottenham remains uncertain, with the decisions regarding his contract and future plans highlighting the club’s focus on competition for spots in their squad.

As Tottenham continues its journey in the Europa League and prepares for the next campaign, the club’s transfer strategies and decisions regarding key players will attract close attention from fans and pundits alike.

Stay tuned for more updates on Tottenham Hotspur’s squad and future plans.