Bayern Munich forward and reported Manchester United target Mathys Tel has rejected a proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Tel put Premier clubs on red alert after it emerged he wants to leave Bayern in search of regular first-team minutes.
In addition to United and Spurs, the other clubs mentioned to be interested in signing Tel before the February 3 deadline are Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa.
However, it’s believed that the France U21 international prefers United ahead of all other transfer destinations.
A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Tel is waiting for the Red Devils to make an approach for him. It was stated that he wants to determine whether United’s interest is concrete before making a decision on his future.
On Thursday, Le Parisien and L”Equipe revealed that Spurs and Bayern struck a €60m deal that would see Tel seal a permanent switch to North London.
However, Tel never gave his approval. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy jetted to Munich in an attempt to convince the teenager to join Ange Postecoglou’s ranks but it seems those efforts were futile.
According to journalist Loïc Tanzi, Tel “has refused” to join Spurs.
Mathys Tel a refusé de rejoindre Tottenham. Des discussions se poursuivent avec d’autres clubs de Premier League #Mercato
— Loïc Tanzi (@Tanziloic) January 31, 2025
This has also been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano who wrote on X, ”
Mathys Tel’s current decision is to reject Tottenham proposal. Despite willingness to sign him for €60m package and face to face talks, Tel has informed Spurs about his decision.”
“Barring any surprises, Tel won’t join Spurs… more PL clubs are on it now.”
🚨💣 BREAKING: Mathys Tel’s current decision is to reject Tottenham proposal.
Despite willingness to sign him for €60m package and face to face talks, Tel has informed Spurs about his decision.
Barring any surprises, Tel won’t join Spurs… more PL clubs are on it now 👀 pic.twitter.com/EzxyYMD3ZD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2025
Romano added, “Mathys Tel and his agent are in Munich together to assess all options after rejecting Spurs proposal. Tottenham will explore other targets while Tel will consider other bids for loan/permanent move.”
“Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa all in contact.”
🚨🇫🇷 Mathys Tel and his agent are in Munich together to assess all options after rejecting Spurs proposal.
Tottenham will explore other targets while Tel will consider other bids for loan/permanent move.
❗️ Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa all in contact. pic.twitter.com/HHd7PrrhSe
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2025
Tel’s contract with Bayern expires in 2029.
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