Mathys Tel Makes Chelsea Decision as Tottenham Joins Man Utd in Transfer Race

30 January 2025, 11:15 published Updated 30 January 2025, 11:15

Chelsea, Man Utd & Tottenham Battle for Mathys Tel

Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel is set to leave the club before the end of the winter transfer window, attracting interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea have been pursuing Tel for weeks, but initially, the 19-year-old was reluctant to leave Bayern. However, after being an unused substitute for several matches, Tel has changed his stance and is now open to an exit.

Tottenham Enters the Race

According to BILD, Tottenham has joined the race alongside Chelsea and Man Utd. The Telegraph reports that Spurs are prepared to make a permanent bid for Tel, as manager Ange Postecoglou is pushing for attacking reinforcements. With Spurs struggling in the Premier League, they are determined to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes.

Man Utd Preparing for Potential Departures

Manchester United’s interest in Tel has intensified as they prepare for possible departures of Marcus Rashford or Alejandro Garnacho. The Red Devils see Tel as a promising addition to their attacking options.

Key Factor in Tel’s Decision

One of the most crucial aspects of Tel’s decision is guaranteed playing time. BILD states that he is hesitant about moving to Chelsea due to the fierce competition for places in Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Bayern Munich’s Stance on Tel’s Future

Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed Tel’s desire to leave the club following Bayern’s 3-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, where Tel was surprisingly named in the starting XI.

“Now Mathys comes along and says he can imagine doing something,” Eberl said. “And now we have to think about what we are going to do.”

When asked whether Wednesday’s game was his last for Bayern, Tel responded to Sky Sports Germany with, “I don’t know.”

What’s Next for Mathys Tel?

With interest from three major Premier League clubs, Tel’s future remains uncertain. Will he opt for guaranteed playing time at Spurs, a high-profile move to Man Utd, or the ambitious Chelsea project?