Bayern Munich ahead Mathys Tel rejected the possibility to affix Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, rendering chairman Daniel Levy’s journey to Germany basically pointless.
It is a bitter capsule for Spurs, who’re within the midst of a crippling harm disaster, to take, and provides additional pressure to supervisor Ange Postecoglou as he appears to reverse an alarming run of defeats that has plummeted the membership to fifteenth within the Premier League desk.
Data on the time recommended Tel’s rejection of a everlasting transfer to north London didn’t point out a change of coronary heart from the Frenchman, who had been tipped to remain in Bavaria early on within the month earlier than an obvious U-turn within the pursuit of taking part in first-team soccer.
Nevertheless, The Athletic recommend that Tel’s determination does consider that he could also be contemplating ready till the summer season earlier than deciding his subsequent step, somewhat than dashing into a call earlier than the January switch window slams shut.
It is probably dangerous information for Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa, who’ve additionally expressed an curiosity in signing Tel this month. The trio have been leaning in direction of a mortgage take care of an possibility to purchase, somewhat than the outright everlasting route that Spurs opted to absorb negotiations, and though no determination has formally been made by Tel, it is trying more and more possible that he’ll keep put.
United may have a brand new possibility on the left, ought to Alejandro Garnacho depart earlier than the tip of the month – Tottenham have by the way turned their consideration his means – whereas Chelsea are on the lookout for an extra supply of targets to assist out Cole Palmer. Villa, in the meantime, have offered Jhon Duran to Al Nassr and are contemplating Tel, Joao Felix and Marcus Rashford as they give the impression of being to offer Unai Emery with one other physique.
Tel has began simply 9 Bundesliga video games for Bayern since arriving from Rennes in 2022, however has proven flashes of brilliance from the bench to propel himself onto the radar of scouts from across the continent.
He has made 14 appearances for Bayern in all competitions this season, primarily from the bench, however has began to think about his future on the membership as Vincent Kompany continues to choose the likes of Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry in huge areas.
Harry Kane can also be standing in the best way of extra minutes as a central striker, although Tel’s greatest place is arguably on the left, the place he can drive at full-backs by darting down the road or slicing inside onto his most popular proper foot.
