Tottenham told to get rid of Mathys Tel, he’s ‘unhappy’ with what Thomas Frank has done
Mathys Tel’s fate at Tottenham may finally be sealed in the January transfer window.
The Frenchman’s future in North London has been under speculation since his omission from the Champions League squad at the start of the campaign.
Tel’s absence from Tottenham’s European group prompted suggestions of a potential falling out between him and Thomas Frank, although he has since been more involved in the Premier League.
The youngster came off the bench to net late on in the recent 2-2 draw with Manchester United before the international break, but that may not be enough to save his spot in Frank’s plans.
Tottenham told to seal Roma move for ‘unhappy’ Mathys Tel
Tel’s future at Tottenham has been called into question again of late, with Roma linked with a potential loan deal for him in the winter window.
The Italian capital club are keen to take the former Bayern Munich youngster on loan until the end of the season, with his versatility standing him out as an impressive candidate for them.
Tel is believed to still be miffed by the amount of gametime that he has received so far this term, and is keen to try and move on if possible.
Randal Kolo Muani’s latest injury at Tottenham has handed Frank the opportunity to reinstate Tel in the Champions League squad in place of his countryman, but there is no sign of that option being explored so far.
Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Tel’s unhappiness should be enough to convince the N17 outfit to sanction
“I think if Frank isn’t going to add him to the Champions League squad, then Spurs should let Roma take him and use him Europe,” King said.
“He hasn’t done too badly in the last few weeks, he’s scored and he’s been threatening. But, you can’t have an unhappy player within the squad when you want to push for improvement in the Premier League and in Europe.”
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Dominic Solanke return to seal Mathys Tel fate
Dominic Solanke is slowly nearing a return for Tottenham, and the timing of the final stages of his recovery from injury could act as the final nail in the coffin for Tel this season.
The 20-year-old is already out of favour with the boss after starting just three league games so far in 2025-26, and Solanke’s return will surely push him further down the pecking order.
The ex-Bournemouth star is the most threatening striker at the club, and he will be like a new signing whenever he does eventually return.
Frank needs greater firepower within his group, and he will be desperate to get Solanke back as quickly as possible. When that does ultimately happen, it will surely push Tel out the door.
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