The San Jose Earthquakes are reportedly nearing an agreement with Timo Werner, a striker from RB Leipzig, as per sources from The Athletic. The German international, who shone for Leipzig between 2016 and 2020, has recently lost his place in the squad, featuring only three times this year.

Timo Werner

This transfer is expected to fill a designated player position for San Jose, who is under the guidance of manager Bruce Arena as they seek to rebuild the team.

Ambitious Moves by San Jose

The Earthquakes are actively searching for new attacking talent following the departures of stars like Josef Martinez to Liga MX and Cristian Espinoza to Nashville SC. Werner’s goal-scoring history makes him a perfect candidate to bolster their offensive line, having netted 171 career goals and being Leipzig’s all-time top scorer.

A Necessary Transition for Werner

Timo Werner himself is in need of a new challenge, having only made a scant number of appearances with Leipzig this season. His contract, which pays him about €10m annually, is set to expire next June.

Future Signings for the Quakes?

This potential acquisition could mark the beginning of a busy winter transfer window for San Jose. With several spots to fill, including another designated player slot, Arena is determined to shape a competitive squad. Last season, the Earthquakes began strong but stumbled, ending up 10th in the Western Conference and missing a playoff spot narrowly.

More to Come

A Dynamic Western Conference

The Western Conference has been particularly active during the offseason, with several teams, including LAFC, changing coaches, while last season’s champions San Diego are set for major changes with player Chucky Lozano likely leaving. The Earthquakes will kick off their season against Sporting Kansas City on February 21.