Mathys Tel transfer: Bayern Munich forward on his way to England to seal Tottenham move | Football News

Bayern Munich ahead Mathys Tel has landed in England forward of a proposed mortgage transfer to Tottenham that would change into everlasting.

When it emerged that Tel was travelling to England on Monday it was broadly reported that the deal can be for a straight mortgage.

Nevertheless, Spurs have been negotiating with Bayern all through Deadline Day to insert a purchase choice into the deal and seem to have been profitable.

The mortgage deal consists of an choice to purchase for £45m (€55m) and Tel would signal a six-year deal if the choice is activated on the finish of the season.

Tel has handed his Tottenham medical and is ready to change into the membership’s third winter window signing after the arrivals of Kevin Danso and Antonin Kinsky.

Manchester United’s curiosity in Tel ended as Bayern wished a £5m mortgage payment with no purchase clause within the deal.

It was seen as an costly danger and growing the participant just for Bayern or one other membership to profit on the finish of the momentary spell.

Tel turned down the prospect to signal for Tottenham in a everlasting switch final week after the golf equipment had agreed a £50m deal.

Negotiations stalled on Friday with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United additionally serious about France worldwide Tel.

However in an enormous U-turn, Tel has modified his thoughts after a protracted dialog with Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou about how he can be used.

The information emerged when Tel’s agent posted an image on his story of himself and {the teenager} aboard a personal aircraft.

It represents an additional increase for Postecoglou, who has confronted mounting exterior stress however watched his depleted group make it three wins from their final 4 matches with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday.

The addition of centre-back Kevin Danso from Lens was additionally confirmed on Sunday as Tottenham look to salvage their marketing campaign, with the prospect of trophy success nonetheless potential resulting from participation within the Carabao Cup, Europa League and FA Cup.

Spurs face a vital week with a visit to Liverpool on Thursday, stay on Sky Sports activities, to find out who qualifies for subsequent month’s Carabao Cup ultimate at Wembley.

An FA Cup fourth-round tie with Aston Villa follows three days later and Postecoglou might have Tel obtainable for each fixtures if he receives worldwide clearance and a piece allow in time.

‘Tel has modified his thoughts – his aircraft is heading to London!’

SSN reporter Michael Bridge:

“We are saying by no means say by no means on Deadline Day however Tel has carried out a U-turn and has mentioned ‘sure’ to Tottenham. Unbelievable information.

“There are studies there aren’t any obligations or choices to purchase however what we do know – and there’s a image of Tel and his agent on a aircraft – the aircraft appears like it’ll London and never Manchester.

“Large information. Tel has modified his thoughts…”

‘Tel is a striker, not a winger!’

Sky in Germany’s Florian Plettenberg chatting with Sky Sports activities Information:

“This can be a superb resolution for Tel, Tottenham and Bayern.

“He has reconsidered his resolution. He was in talks with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. I am satisfied that ultimately Spurs have introduced the most effective mission in an effort to get match follow. That is a very powerful for Tel.

“Now it is as much as Postecoglou to put him in the fitting place. He is not a winger, he is a striker. Let him strike, let him rating objectives!”

Evaluation: Why Tel is in demand

Sky Sports activities’ Nick Wright:

Tel has been a peripheral determine for Bayern Munich this season, enjoying solely 344 minutes throughout their Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns with out scoring. However at 19, he stays an exhilarating expertise with a lot to supply and loads of room for enchancment.

He demonstrated his immense potential final season, contributing 9 objectives and 6 assists throughout the Bundesliga and Champions League, regardless of largely that includes instead, and averaging an eye catching 1.15 objective involvements per 90 minutes.

Context is essential, in fact. A lot of these substitute appearances got here at factors in video games the place Bayern had been already a number of objectives up. However his expertise isn’t doubtful. It’s what satisfied Bayern to pay roughly £23m to land him on the age of solely 17 in 2022.

Tel is fast, sturdy within the air and, crucially, an achieved finisher. His versatility is one other asset.

As proven within the graphic above, Tel’s minutes at Bayern have been cut up throughout totally different positions. He has performed the best share of minutes on the left, the place he is ready to minimize in on his proper foot. However he’s additionally adept along with his left foot and has been used on the fitting, as a central striker, and even in midfield.

He must adapt to new environment within the Premier League, in fact. Hitting the bottom working can be a problem mid-season. However it’s simple to know the curiosity, even when he wouldn’t come cheaply to any aspect seeking to signal him completely.

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