Mathys Tel ‘future away from Tottenham’ as talks held for bargain transfer
Mathys Tel may not have much time left at Tottenham, with talks taking place for a new striker ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Spurs signed Tel from Bayern Munich on loan with an option to buy until the end of the season before the winter deadline.
While Tottenham could sign the 19-year-old permanently next summer for £45million, it remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy will sanction a deal in the coming months.
Ange Postecoglou has struggled in the Premier League in the current campaign at the North London outfit and has had to rely on the France Under-21 international due to several injury issues in the squad.
Tottenham to not trigger Tel transfer option from Bayern
While Tel has been a key player for Postecoglou in recent weeks, the manager has been forced to use him due to the unavailability of other players.
Dominic Solanke and Son Heung-min’s fitness issues have seen the Bayern loanee get more game time than expected.
| Appearances (2024/25) | Goals | Assists |
| 7 | 1 | 0 |
The 19-year-old is still a young player and has a lot of room for growth, but he clearly isn’t ready to be a starter for Tottenham.
Levy has historically been reluctant to put his hands in his pockets, and it would be surprising to see the Spurs chairman spend £45m on a relatively unproven prospect.
Jonathan David to replace Tel at Spurs
Tottenham have been eyeing Lille striker Jonathan David for some time now and have already made their move to complete a deal.
Spurs are in concrete talks with the Canada international’s representatives, according to Le10sport.
The news outlet reports (21 March) that the North London outfit are in active negotiations to sign the 25-year-old as a free agent soon.
It has been claimed that the centre-forward’s heart is set on a move to the Premier League, which could potentially give Tottenham an edge in the race for his signature.
David has caught many people’s eyes at Lille over the years but is now considering leaving with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
Spurs haven’t been able to rely on any of their strikers since Harry Kane’s departure in 2023, highlighting the need for a prolific forward.
Richarlison has struggled with injuries since moving to Tottenham from Everton, and Solanke’s goalscoring contribution has been underwhelming this season.
Son Heung-min also seems to be coming to the end of his career at the North London outfit, making attacking reinforcements a priority for them.