Big development in Mathys Tel race as Arsenal update emerges
Tottenham Hotspur may be about to face a huge roadblock in their attempts to land Mathys Tel as a big update has emerged regarding Arsenal’s pursuit of the Bayern Munich man.
Tottenham locked in talks with Bayern regarding Mathys Tel
A number of sources have reported over recent hours that Spurs are currently locked in ‘direct talks’ with Bayern regarding a deal for Tel, who has allegedly asked to leave the Allianz Arena before Monday’s transfer deadline.
It emerged earlier today that Spurs have shown the firmest interest in the 19-year-old, but the teenager is waiting to see if other Premier League sides, including Arsenal and Man Utd, make an offer before deciding on his future.
Tottenham’s chances of signing the Frenchman might have just been handed a blow as it has now emerged that an offer might indeed be on its way from their local rivals.
Arsenal stepping up their interest in Tel
This update comes from The Mirror, who say that the Gunners are determined to insert themselves in the race for the pacy winger.
The outlet claims that Milkel Arteta’s men are ‘pulling out all the stops to make a deal happen’ before the window slams shut on February 3.
The publication names Manchester United and Chelsea are the other clubs circling over Tel, who is said to be keen to get regular game time at his next club.
Spurs may have one advantage over Arsenal
The one thing that might work to Tottenham’s advantage is that Tel is much more likely to get regular game time in the white half of North London.
It is difficult to see how Arsenal or Chelsea could offer the teenager a guarantee that he will be a starter, given the options that Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca have at their disposal.
However, the fact that Spurs are languishing in 15th place and look unlikely to qualify for Europe may be a big stumbling block in their efforts to convince the Bayern starlet.
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