The 2025 summer transfer window could be another busy one for Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou, with attacking reinforcements potentially on the agenda for Spurs.
Timo Werner extended his loan spell from RB Leipzig for the 2024/25 season, but things haven't gone to plan for the German in north London.
Used primarily as a left-winger by Postecgolou, Werner has failed to impress back in England and even came in for criticism from the Spurs boss following a Europa League clash with Rangers.
"When you've got 18-year-olds [in the squad], it [that performance] is not acceptable to me," said Postecoglou.
"I said that to Timo, he's a German international. In the moment we're in right now - it's not like we've got many options - I need everyone to at least be going out there and trying to give the best of themselves. His performance in the first half wasn't acceptable."
Recently, journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Spurs have not changed their minds about turning down the chance to sign Werner permanently, with the forward even set to leave parent club RB Leipzig upon his return.
But who could come in as a replacement for Werner? We've looked at 10 wide forwards Spurs could target in the summer.
Borussia Dortmund
The latest Englishman starring abroad is Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund. A U21 international for the Three Lions, Gittens is a former Chelsea and Man City academy ace and has been linked with Spurs in the past.
Previous reports have even claimed that Daniel Levy is willing to offer €100m for Gittens - equivalent to £83m - so it looks as if he is one of the top wide targets in north London.
Brentford
Bryan Mbeumo has been a Premier League star for Brentford in recent years, and following the departure of Ivan Toney, he has stepped up as the main man for the Bees.
It does look as if he could be on the move, though, and Tottenham are one of the clubs who have been heavily linked with a move for the Cameroon international.
Mbeumo mainly plays off the right, though, so Postecoglou may need to tinker things if he is to be Werner's replacement.
Southampton
With Southampton being relegated to the Championship, Tyler Dibling could be a player in demand this summer after impressing for the Saints.
Still just 19 years of age, Dibling, who is left-footed, can play as an attacking midfielder, winger or centre-forward. Spurs were thought to be in pole position to sign Dibling in January, so it wouldn’t be a shock if they were working on a summer deal behind the scenes.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth have been enjoying an excellent 2024/25 season under Andoni Iraola, with Antoine Semenyo one of the Cherries' main stars on the south coast.
The Ghana international has impressed playing on both the left and right wings, and was loosely linked with a £50m move to Tottenham towards the end of 2024.
He could be another attacker to keep an eye on should Spurs go down the route of proven Premier League stars.
Lyon
If Spurs want to shop abroad for a wide forward to replace Werner, Rayan Cherki of Lyon could be an option.
They were apparently offered Cherki for £20m in January due to Lyon’s financial problems, although there are 'personality' concerns regarding the 21-year-old.
There is no denying his talent, though, with Cherki a two-footed and versatile winger who appears to be at the top of his game with a career-high €35m Transfermarkt valuation.
PSV Eindhoven
Tottenham may look to revisit their interest in Johan Bakayoko of PSV Eindhoven if they are in the market for a wide forward this summer.
Linked with a move to Spurs in 2023, Fabrizio Romano called Bakayoko an "elite talent", with the Belgium international going on to impress in recent months.
He scored 14 goals for PSV during the 2023/24 season while registering the same number of assists, he has been at it again in 2024/25 with 11 goals to his name at the time of writing.
Galatasaray
Capable of playing anywhere across the front three is Barış Alper Yilmaz of Galatasaray, who has been mooted to make the move to the Premier League in 2025.
A Turkey international, Spurs showed interest in Yilmaz in 2024 when he was dubbed as the next Gareth Bale. The 24-year-old has enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career in 2024/25, so he may be a wise option to replace the German.
Man City
A left-field shout for Spurs could be to look at somebody like Jack Grealish of Manchester City.
The England international has struggled at various points after his £100m move from Aston Villa, and there were rumours that his representatives are looking for a move away from the Etihad.
Any transfer could come at a fraction of the price City paid, so Spurs may feel they could get the best out of Grealish in north London.
Real Sociedad
Japan international Takefusa Kubo has been impressing for Real Sociedad since 2022 and can play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder. The 23-year-old was also linked with Spurs towards the end of 2024 in a potential £50m transfer.
Kubo has already played under Postecoglou during a loan spell with Yokohama F. Marinos, so who knows, the Australian could be keen on a reunion.
Malaga
Antonio Cordero appears to be a star in the making and looks likely to be on the move in 2025, with his deal set to expire in the summer.