According to reports, Aston Villa have joined six clubs in the race to sign Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Bayern Munich invested around £24m to sign the France U21 international from Ligue Un outfit Rennes during the 2022 summer transfer window.
Tel has sparkled in flashes for the Bundesliga giants as he’s grabbed 16 goals and seven assists in his 83 appearances in all competitions.
Despite this, the 19-year-old is looking to leave Bayern Munich this window as he is behind Harry Kane in the pecking order. He has only made five starts this term in all competitions.
Several Premier League clubs are in the market for a new forward and Tel represents a tempting option for a couple of sides.
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On Thursday afternoon, journalist Fabrice Hawkins revealed Aston Villa are ‘interested’ in Tel as a replacement for Jhon Duran, who is heading to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have previously been mentioned and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims it’s a seven-club chase.
He said: “One more club has called today for Mathys Tel: Aston Villa have also asked for deal conditions.
“Jhon Durán leaves to join Al Nassr and Villa are in the market for new striker, with contact made for Tel as @FabriceHawkins reports. There are currently 7 clubs involved.”
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A report from The Boot Room claims Spurs have made Tel their ‘new priority’ signing before the January transfer window closes on February 3.
They have also revealed Bayern Munich’s ‘asking price’ and their ‘preferred’ outcome.
‘Tottenham are one of several clubs who have opened talks with both Bayern Munich and Mathys Tel over a potential transfer.
‘Spurs have already made Bayern aware that a permanent deal for Tel would be too expensive this month given Bayern are asking for more than £40 million.
‘However, the Lilywhites have informed the German giants that they would be prepared to do a loan with an obligation deal for the 19-year-old.
‘TBR Football understands that Bayern would prefer a permanent deal for Tel this month, but they would accept a loan with obligation.
‘Arsenal and Manchester United have also had contact with both parties, meanwhile, Tel has reservations about joining Chelsea but the Blues retain an interest in him.
‘Tel has made it clear via his representatives that he does not expect to be spending time on the bench at his new club – which is the main reason he is leaving Bayern.’
