Fabrizio Romano: United’s loan offer competing with Spurs, Chelsea transfer offers for sizzling French striker

The race is heating up for Manchester United target Mathys Tel as the club have reportedly made a loan offer for the 19 year old.

United have already added Diego Leon, Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu but still have another signing in their sights.

With Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho’s futures still up in the air, the Red Devils have been linked to a plethora of attacking options.

It was reported this week that one such option was Bayern Munich’s Tel, whose agents are believed to have offered the player to the club ahead of the transfer deadline.

The story moved forward yesterday as ultra-reliable journalist David Ornstein claimed that United were indeed interested in making a move for the attacking player.

There was even more exciting news for United fans yesterday when it was relayed here that the 19 year old favoured a move to Old Trafford despite the numerous others clubs chasing his signature.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided another update this morning with only five days of the window left.

He posted on X, “the race for Mathys Tel is starting to heat up with Premier League clubs pushing.”

“Tottenham open to invest on permanent transfer — as their director was in attendance in Munich last night.”

“Chelsea are still there also for permanent deal, Man United called for a loan deal.”

🚨🇫🇷 The race for Mathys Tel is starting to heat up with Premier League clubs pushing.

Tottenham open to invest on permanent transfer — as their director was in attendance in Munich last night.

Chelsea are still there also for permanent deal, Man United called for a loan deal. pic.twitter.com/lpkzL94Owj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2025

Therefore, United’s interest in a loan deal may benefit them as Bayern Munich may not be prepared to completely let go of such a young talent so readily.

Tel played 62 minutes of Bayern Munich’s final Champions League game last night against Slovan Bratislava and seemed to wave goodbye to the home fans, suggesting a move could certainly be on the cards.

The young French winger has played 14 games this season for Bayern, failing to score and providing one assist.

He was much more involved last season under Thomas Tuchel as he played 41 games and scored 10 goals, while providing six assists.

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