“We’re talking to Tottenham” – Director goes public over transfer to Spurs, Levy is key
The future of Mathys Tel remains uncertain as Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich engage in ongoing discussions about the young French striker’s potential permanent move to North London.
The 20-year-old, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Spurs, played a role in the club’s Europa League triumph but now faces a career crossroads as negotiations between the two clubs intensify.
Despite Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s reported interest in securing Tel’s services permanently, the Premier League side have yet to trigger the €50 million purchase option included in the loan agreement.
Recent reports from Germany suggest Spurs are attempting to negotiate a reduced fee for the promising forward, indicating a potential compromise might be necessary to complete the deal.
Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl recently acknowledged the ongoing discussions, telling Abendzeitung München: “We’re talking to Tottenham, that’s no secret. We’ll see how that pans out.” His comments confirm the dialogue between the clubs but reveal little about the likelihood of an agreement being reached.
Tel’s current focus lies with the French U21 squad at the European Championship, having been granted permission by Bayern after new manager Vincent Kompany excluded him from the Club World Cup squad.
This decision raised eyebrows in Germany, fueling speculation about the player’s standing at the Bundesliga giants.
During his loan spell at Tottenham, Tel contributed three goals and one assist across 20 appearances – a modest return that perhaps explains Spurs’ hesitation to meet the full asking price.
However, his potential remains undeniable, and new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank may view him as a valuable long-term project worth developing.
The situation presents an intriguing dilemma for all parties involved. Bayern must decide whether to cash in on a talented but currently peripheral player, while Tottenham weigh whether Tel’s potential justifies a significant investment.
For the player himself, the coming weeks could determine whether he continues his development in London or returns to Munich to fight for his place under Kompany.
As pre-season preparations loom, resolution of Tel’s future becomes increasingly urgent. Tottenham’s transfer strategy under their new manager is beginning to take shape, and the French youngster could represent either a key building block or a missed opportunity, depending on how negotiations progress in the coming days.
What remains clear is that Tel possesses the raw attributes to develop into a top-class forward. Whether that development continues at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium or elsewhere may depend on the next round of discussions between Levy and Bayern’s hierarchy.
With the player currently occupied with international duty, the clubs have a brief window to negotiate before his focus returns to club football and the need for clarity about his next career move.