United set to make big compromise to land jaw-dropping forward from stubborn parent club – report

With Marcus Rashford on his way out and Alejandro Garnacho’s future also up in the air, Manchester United need reinforcements up top or else Ruben Amorim could be left short-staffed in attack.

The Mancunian, after angling for a move to Barcelona for the whole of January, seems to be headed to Birmingham to join Aston Villa while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing the Argentine even though the head coach does not want to lose him.

The 40-year-old tactician cannot simply rely on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee for goals given their poor form which is why the Red Devils were looking to make a late move for Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich.

There was plenty of interest in the Frenchman with multiple Premier League sides in the race. In fact, Tottenham Hotspur even went ahead and agreed a deal with the Bavarian giants for the 19-year-old.

Tel wants United move

But the forward rejected the North London side and there were reports that he could remain in Munich in case he did not receive the right offer.

United tried to win the race by offering the player the chance to earn immediate minutes upon the completion of his move with the forward, likened to Kylian Mbappe due to his playing style, eager to join Amorim’s side.

The Red Devils were hoping for a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer but as per TBR Football, not all Bayern officials want to see the France U21 international leave.

The only reason the player was mulling over a departure was because Vincent Kompany has hardly given him the chance to prove himself despite a good season last time out.

And United, who are growing desperate with less than two days to go for the window to close, are open to the possibility of landing Tel on a straight loan deal with no option to buy.

INEOS are not in favour of dry loans but in this case, in a bid to offer Amorim help they are willing to consider.

Bayern do not want to lose Tel permanently

“TBR Football can exclusively reveal that United are close to bowing to Bayern Munich’s wishes when it comes to the forward.

“United are pressing ahead with their own loan move for Mathys Tel – and TBR Football can confirm that the progress with Rashford has given United extra impetus as they want to make sure they are not left too short in attack.

“United are willing to do a straight loan for Tel – as TBR also revealed last week – while some at Bayern Munich do not want him to go permanently.”

Whether an option to buy can be included in the final hours remains to be seen. For now, United need another body in attack as Tel looks the most likely bet.

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