Levy masterclass: Euro club look to negotiate £30m deal with Tottenham for attacker transfer
Tottenham Hotspur remain determined to turn Mathys Tel’s loan stint into a permanent arrangement, with negotiations set to commence with Bayern Munich over a reduced fee for the promising French forward.
The 20-year-old’s mixed spell in North London hasn’t deterred Spurs’ hierarchy, who view his potential as worth pursuing despite his £50 million release clause appearing increasingly unrealistic given his limited impact.
The dynamics of this potential deal have shifted significantly since January. Bayern Munich’s willingness to renegotiate stems from their need to raise funds and Tel’s apparent exclusion from their long-term plans.
Christian Falk’s reports indicate the Bundesliga giants may slash their asking price by 40%, potentially accepting £30 million – a figure far more palatable for Tottenham after their Europa League triumph secured Champions League revenue.
Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen’s existing rapport with Daniel Levy could prove pivotal in smoothing these negotiations.
Tel’s statistics during his loan spell – two goals in thirteen Premier League appearances – hardly set pulses racing, but his raw attributes and versatility across the frontline have clearly convinced Tottenham’s decision-makers of his upside.
Ange Postecoglou’s emphatic February declaration that “he will be a Tottenham player” suggested long-term plans were already in motion, though the Australian’s own uncertain position adds an intriguing layer of complexity.
Should Levy opt for a managerial change, Tel’s future could hinge on whether a new coach shares Postecoglou’s enthusiasm for his development.
The potential deal forms part of a broader Bavarian raid, with Leroy Sané emerging as an even more tantalizing prospect.
The German winger’s contract standoff at Bayern presents Tottenham with an unexpected opportunity to secure an elite attacker without a transfer fee.
Sané’s proven Premier League pedigree from his Manchester City days and blistering pace would instantly upgrade Spurs’ attacking options, though his substantial wage demands could test the club’s financial parameters.
Combining both deals would represent a transfer coup for Levy, addressing immediate first-team needs while securing a promising project player. However, the logistics remain challenging.
Tottenham must first navigate Tel’s permanent transfer before convincing Sané that North London represents his best destination amid inevitable competition.
The presence of Champions League football helps, but Spurs’ dismal domestic campaign may give pause to a player of Sané’s ambitions.
Financially, the proposed £30 million outlay for Tel would leave room in the budget to accommodate Sané’s salary demands, especially with several high earners likely to depart this summer.
The potential double deal exemplifies Tottenham’s need to blend ready-made quality with long-term investments – a balancing act that has often eluded them in recent windows.
For Tel personally, the move represents a critical juncture. Regular minutes at Tottenham could accelerate his development far better than sporadic appearances at Bayern, though he’ll need to demonstrate significant improvement to justify even a reduced fee.
His Europa League final omission suggests Postecoglou (or any successor) still views him as a work in progress rather than a finished product.
As summer negotiations commence, Tottenham’s Bavarian ambitions will test Levy’s famed deal-making skills. Successfully landing both Tel and Sané would provide the squad depth and star quality needed to compete on multiple fronts next season.
Failure, however, could leave Spurs scrambling for alternatives in an increasingly inflated striker market – a scenario they can ill-afford after such a turbulent campaign.
The coming weeks will reveal whether these German connections can translate into tangible reinforcements for Tottenham’s new era.