Timo Werner in Transfer Talks with New York Red Bulls, RB Leipzig

Timo Werner, the German striker currently with RB Leipzig, is in advanced talks to join Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls this summer. Werner, who recently completed an 18-month loan at Tottenham Hotspur, is expected to leave Leipzig as the club focuses on younger forwards like Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda. The Red Bulls, with an open designated player slot, see Werner as a key addition to their attacking lineup, complementing players like Emil Forsberg and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting. Werner's career highlights include a prolific stint at Leipzig with 95 goals in 159 games, a big-money move to Chelsea where he won the UEFA Champions League, and several appearances for the German national team. After a challenging period in the Premier League, a fresh start in the MLS is viewed as an opportunity for Werner to regain form and confidence. Negotiations are ongoing but optimistic, with a deal likely to be finalized in the coming weeks.