the Tottenham Hotspur The strikers are in the Premier League so far this season It performed well. Brennan Johnson has seven goals and two assists, and Dejan Kulusevski has nine goals and two assists, showing excellent quality outside of being involved in goals.
Heung Min Son has put up some decent numbers, with 12 Post Goalsbut it left a little to be desired at times. Dominic Solanke has shown flashes of brilliance with Ten goals and an assistHe seems ready to strike a purple patch at any moment.
However, there is a striker who has not performed at the level that can be expected from him Timo Werner.
Werner's disappointing form this season
It has been a truly disappointing season for German international Werner. After joining on loan from RB Leipzig last January, the Lilywhites have extended a deal to keep the striker at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Until the end of the seasonWith an option to buy him for £8.5m.
However, he was really disappointing with his performance. In 26 matches In all competitions, the winger has scored once and provided three assists, with his only goal coming in a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup in October.
Perhaps the German's worst performance of the season came in the FA Cup third round against National League side Tamworth. He missed many chances in a match that Tottenham did not win except in extra time and received a rating of 4/10 From Standard journalist Dom Smith.
Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp criticized the winger at times during the season. Speaking to talkSPORTThe legendary manager said Werner “doesn't interest me” after the defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion earlier in the season.
Tottenham certainly need something extra in attack, given Werner's poor form. They have recently been linked with a Premier League star who could add more dynamism up front.
Tottenham are targeting the Premier League striker
The player in question here is the Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. According to a report by Football Transfersthe Lilywhites have set their sights on the Argentine and have “made a concrete enquiry” about a deal that could cost them upwards of £60m.
This will be a fantastic coup for North Londoners. Garnacho is one of the outstanding talents in world football as he has shown Nominated for the Golden Boy Award 2024. 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 a top player as well. He scored in the 2023/24 FA Cup Final against Manchester City, which United won 2-0, and followed that up with another goal against the same opposition in the 2024 Community Shield.
He has comfortably outplayed Werner this year in all competitions. The United winger has eight goals and five assists In 31 matches Until now in 2024/25. However, some keys Statistics on FBref I would also suggest that the Argentine is an upgrade on the Spurs star.
Over the past two seasons, including Werner's few months at Leipzig last season, Jarnacho leads the way in several key metrics. For example, he averaged more shot creations per 90 minutes, with 3.83 compared to Werner's 3.54. As football statistician Dave Stman saidIt is an “opportunity magnet,” as these statistics prove perfectly.
also A “phenomenal” talent in the eyes of Sky presenter Joe TomlinsonOff the ball, the United star also boasts some impressive stats, which go far beyond Werner's numbers. The Argentine winger averages 1.51 tackles, interceptions and 4.22 ball recoveries per game, compared to Werner's 1.18 tackles, interceptions and 3.08 recoveries.
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Garnacho vs Werner stats comparison (23/24 + 24/25) |
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(per 90) |
Grenache |
Werner |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
3.83 |
3.54 |
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Shots on goal |
1.12 |
0.89 |
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It passes to the last third |
0.93 |
0.77 |
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Interventions and objections |
1.51 |
1.18 |
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Retrieve the ball |
4.22 |
3.08 |
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Statistics from FBref |
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The stats suggest that Jarnacho is an upgrade over Werner at Tottenham, if a deal can be reached, as he offers more quality at the top of the pitch per 90. He also has a good age profile, being only 20 years old, and is a dynamic striker. He likes to attack defenders.
If this is a deal the Lilywhites have to make, they would have the perfect replacement for Werner and a player with time left to develop under Postecoglou.
