Mathys Tel, currently at Spurs, has been linked with a loan switch to Roma in the January 2026 transfer window. He’s reportedly unhappy at Spurs due to limited playing time, including repeated exclusions from the Champions League squad (most recently replaced by Dominic Solanke), which has frustrated both him and his camp.
The BBC has now referred to the now-lost star as ‘bemused‘, which surely tells its own tale.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma are not only in talks for Radu Dragusin but have also sent an offer to get Mathys Tel on loan from Tottenham.
Roma, under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, sees him as a strong fit to boost their attack—particularly on the left wing/flank—for more pace, penetration, and versatility. They’ve made contact with Tottenham, sent an offer for a loan deal, and view it as a realistic option since Spurs aren’t open to a permanent sale (they bought him for around £35m and want to keep him long-term).
Roma have actively pursued him alongside other targets like Radu Dragusin (also from Spurs on loan). Reports from sources like Football Italia, and RomaPress indicate ongoing talks/offers, with Tel open to a loan for more minutes.
However, Tottenham are reluctant to let him go right now, especially amid their own squad issues and results – some reports suggest the door isn’t fully open yet, and competition exists (e.g., Napoli recently made contact too, plus interest from Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Villarreal, and Ligue 1 clubs).
It’s a live rumour in the January window, centred on a loan rather than a permanent transfer, but no deal is confirmed yet—Spurs’ stance could shift depending on their form and other moves.