Earthquakes near deal to add German forward with Bundesliga, Premier League experience

The Jose Earthquakes are reportedly close to a deal to acquire German forward Timo Werner of RB Leipzig, according to The Athletic.

Should the signing take place, Werner would become a designated player for San Jose, offering the 29-year-old a fresh start in Major League Soccer. He saw only 13 minutes of Bundesliga action for Leipzig this past season.

Werner will be a welcome addition to the Quakes’ attack after the departure of Josef Martinez to Tijuana. San Jose was seventh in...