Director tells West Ham target he can ‘leave on loan’ in January – Decision may force player to change his mind

RB Leipzig’s sporting director, Rouven Schröder, has informed Timo Werner, a target for West Ham United, that he is free to depart during the January transfer window. This development, as reported by BILD, could potentially alter Werner’s plans. The striker has been on the sidelines at Leipzig this season, sparking speculation about a January move to secure regular playing time and enhance his chances of making Germany’s squad for Euro 2024.

Despite a challenging stint at Chelsea, Werner is still attracting interest from Premier League clubs, including West Ham, who are urgently seeking a striker. BILD suggests that Schröder’s recent directive to Werner to leave on loan in January could intensify West Ham’s interest. Contrary to rumors, there is no apparent interest from Real Madrid or Manchester United, and such a move would not align with Werner’s current objectives.

This potential opportunity could benefit West Ham, with Leipzig likely to contribute to covering a portion of Werner’s €10 million salary. The key question remains whether Werner, who was previously reported to prefer staying in Germany over a return to England, might reconsider given his newfound availability for a transfer.

Now that the path to departure has been explicitly communicated and West Ham can offer the playing time Werner seeks, their prospects for acquiring the striker seem more promising than before.