Tottenham Hotspur’s forwards in the Premier League so far this season have I performed well. Brennan Johnson has seven goals and two assists, and Dejan Kulusevski has nine goals and assists, showing excellent quality outside of goal.
Heung Min-son posted decent numbers, with 12 goal participationsbut sometimes leaves a little to be desired. Dominic Solanke showed flashes of genius, with ten goals and assistsand seems ready to touch a purple spot at any moment.
However, one striker who has not reached the level one would expect of him is Timo Werner.
Werner’s disappointing form this season
It has been a truly disappointing season for Germany international Werner. After being loaned by RB Leipzig last January, the Lilywhites extended the deal to keep the striker at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. until the end of the seasonwith an option to buy for £8.5 million.
However, he was really disappointed with his performance. In 26 appearances in all competitions, the winger has one goal and three assists, with his only goal coming in the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Manchester City in October.
Perhaps the German’s worst performance of the season came in the FA Cup 3rd round against National League side Tamworth. He wasted several chances in a game that Spurs only won in overtime and received a 4/10 rating. by Standard journalist Dom Smith.
Former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp criticized the winger at times during the season. Talk to talkSPORTThe legendary manager said Werner “doesn’t excite me” after the defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion earlier in the season.
Spurs definitely need something more in attack, given Werner’s poor performances. They have recently been linked with a Premier League star who could add some more dynamism up front.
Spurs target Premier League striker
The player in question here is Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. According to a report from Football TransfersThe Lilywhites have “set their sights” on the Argentine and “made a concrete inquiry” into a deal that could cost them more than £60million.
This would be a fantastic coup for north Londoners. Garnacho is one of the most prestigious talents in world football, as shown his nomination for the 2024 Golden Boy award. His record at United is already impressive, with 23 goals and 14 assists. in 117 matches for the Red Devils.
The winger has proven that he can be an important player as well. He scored in the 2023/24 FA Cup final against Man City, which United went on to win 2-0, and followed it up with another strike against the same opponents in the 2024 Community Shield.
He has comfortably dominated Werner this year in all competitions. United winger has eight goals and five assists in 31 matches so far in 2024/25. However, some keys statistics on FBref also suggest the Argentine is an upgrade over the Spurs star.
Over the past two seasons, including Werner’s few months at Leipzig last season, Garnacho has led the way in several key metrics. For example, he averaged more shot-creating actions per 90 minutes, with 3.83 compared to Werner’s 3.54. As football statistician Staman Dave saidit is a “magnet of chance”, perfectly demonstrated by these statistics.
Also a “huge” talent in the eyes of Sky presenter Joe TomlinsonOff the ball, the United star also boasts impressive stats, which far exceed Werner’s numbers. The Argentine winger averages 1.51 tackles and interceptions and 4.22 ball recoveries per match, compared to 1.18 tackles and interceptions and 3.08 ball recoveries for Werner.
Garnacho vs. Werner stats comparison (23/24 + 24/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
(by 90) | Grenache | Werner |
Plan Creation Actions | 3.83 | 3.54 |
Shots on target | 1.12 | 0.89 |
Passes into the final third | 0.93 | 0.77 |
Tackles and interceptions | 1.51 | 1.18 |
Ball recoveries | 4.22 | 3.08 |
Statistics of FRef | ||
The stats suggest Garnacho is an upgrade over Werner for Spurs, if a deal is possible, as he offers more quality in the top of the pitch per 90. He also has a good age profile, only 20 years old, and is a dynamic attacker who likes to rush at defenders.
If this is a deal the Lilywhites manage to pull off, they will have their perfect replacement for Werner and a player with time left to develop under Postecoglou.
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