Tottenham are in discussions with Bayern Munich in an attempt to seal a transfer agreement for Mathys Tel, a new report has claimed.
The Frenchman joined Spurs on a six-month loan spell during the 2025 January transfer window with that deal including a £45million (€55m) option-to-buy. The 19-year-old showed glimpses of his undeniable quality but in a struggling team, at least in the Premier League, he also somewhat flattered to deceive.
As Tel was not part of Ange Postecoglou's favoured starting XI, he did not feature too often in the Europa League success, but he did provide the corner which was eventually turned home by Dominic Solanke in the second leg semi-final victory over Bodo/Glimt.
During his brief stint in north London, he contributed to four goals with just over 1,000 minutes played from a total of 20 appearances across four different competitions.
Regardless of his work ethic, that does not really justify £45million being spent to acquire his services on a permanent basis, however it is clear that value his seen in Tel and his potential. According to Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, the Lilywhites want to keep him.
However, he has claimed that a new idea in the negotiations that have taken place over the last few weeks is for him to arrive on loan again and this time there be an obligation-to-buy. In order to find a solution, it is said that Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl has been in intense talks with Spurs
That scenario playing out is potentially favourable for both parties. Tottenham get Tel's services again and have another nine months to develop certain aspects of his game before then committing to a fee which would also allow permanent signings to be made this summer in other areas of the pitch.
For Bayern, they know that a guaranteed sum of money will be coming there way alongside a loan fee. Unfortunately, there is so much chaos currently ongoing at Tottenham, it is hard to see if this is a good move or not depending with Ange Postecoglou's future likely key.
Despite winning a European trophy, he could be relieved of his duties as head coach with chairman Daniel Levy having the final say. Though that victory came two weeks ago, with the transfer window also now open, there has been no official communication from the club as of yet but two statements confirming exits have arrived.
The first of those was to announce that Donna-Marie Cullen would be departing the club with Vinai Venkatesham taking over as CEO.