Mathys Tel in shock U-turn as Bayern forward completes Tottenham loan move – and he could sign on permanent deal
Mathys Tel has joined Tottenham on loan – just days after rejecting a move to north London. Spurs had agreed a permanent transfer for the Bayern Munich forward, only for the 19-year-old to snub a switch on Friday. Tel has decided to join Spurs after all having initially rejected their advancesGetty But he has now had a change of heart and joined Ange Postecoglou‘s side as he longs for regular game time, joining until the end of the season, although there is an option to make the move permanent. Postecoglou spoke to him over Zoom this weekend and changed his mind over a move to the north London club. Spurs will cover the entirety of the Frenchman’s salary during his stay in England. Tottenham have acted fast to secure his services with Arsenal believed to have opened talks to sign him earlier on deadline day. Meanwhile, Manchester United had two loan bids rejected by Bayern for the versatile forward over the weekend. However, the move ultimately hit a stumbling block after the Red Devils refused to pay the requested £6.6million loan fee. Chelsea were another interested club, though Tel had reservations over how much he would play with the Blues boasting a stacked front line. It’s been a disappointing so far for Tel, who is yet to get on the score sheet from any of his 14 appearances under Vincent Kompany. He has been limited to just eight Bundesliga outings – starting on just two occasions. Tel’s arrival at Spurs will be welcome news to fans who have been crying out for a new forward. Tel has had no shortage of suitors this winter windowGetty The Frenchman linked up with Bayern from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes in 2022 Tottenham currently have wingers Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson on the sidelines due to injury. Meanwhile striker Dominic Solanke is also out due to a knee knock, and isn’t expected back until the end of the month. This could see Tel come in to lead the line, or be deployed on the left wing to allow skipper Son Heung-min to start up top instead. And Tel could now get his first taste of English football against Liverpool on Thursday night. Spurs travel to Anfield for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg where they hold a precious 1-0 lead having won the first leg. Tel’s arrival comes on a day that’s seen Spurs endure plenty of setbacks as they had a £70million bid rejected for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. They’ve also missed out on the chance to sign Axel Disasi, the Chelsea defender who’s decided to join Aston Villa on loan instead of Spurs. Join The Dugout Are you ready to share your thoughts about content, shows and what you like about talkSPORT? Then join The Dugout! We’re all about diving deep into your perspectives, and making sure talkSPORT is the absolute best it can be. Your voice matters, and we want to hear it. Pitch your game-changing ideas, and join in with the fun surveys, polls, and locker-room discussions. Don’t be stuck on the bench – see you in The Dugout. Join our panel HERE.
Mathys Tel has joined Tottenham on loan – just days after rejecting a move to north London.
Spurs had agreed a permanent transfer for the Bayern Munich forward, only for the 19-year-old to snub a switch on Friday.
But he has now had a change of heart and joined Ange Postecoglou‘s side as he longs for regular game time, joining until the end of the season, although there is an option to make the move permanent.
Postecoglou spoke to him over Zoom this weekend and changed his mind over a move to the north London club.
Spurs will cover the entirety of the Frenchman’s salary during his stay in England.
Tottenham have acted fast to secure his services with Arsenal believed to have opened talks to sign him earlier on deadline day.
Meanwhile, Manchester United had two loan bids rejected by Bayern for the versatile forward over the weekend.
However, the move ultimately hit a stumbling block after the Red Devils refused to pay the requested £6.6million loan fee.
Chelsea were another interested club, though Tel had reservations over how much he would play with the Blues boasting a stacked front line.
It’s been a disappointing so far for Tel, who is yet to get on the score sheet from any of his 14 appearances under Vincent Kompany.
He has been limited to just eight Bundesliga outings – starting on just two occasions.
Tel’s arrival at Spurs will be welcome news to fans who have been crying out for a new forward.
Tottenham currently have wingers Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson on the sidelines due to injury.
Meanwhile striker Dominic Solanke is also out due to a knee knock, and isn’t expected back until the end of the month.
This could see Tel come in to lead the line, or be deployed on the left wing to allow skipper Son Heung-min to start up top instead.
And Tel could now get his first taste of English football against Liverpool on Thursday night.
Spurs travel to Anfield for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg where they hold a precious 1-0 lead having won the first leg.
Tel’s arrival comes on a day that’s seen Spurs endure plenty of setbacks as they had a £70million bid rejected for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
They’ve also missed out on the chance to sign Axel Disasi, the Chelsea defender who’s decided to join Aston Villa on loan instead of Spurs.
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