Tottenham plot new Mathys Tel offer but won't trigger €50m option as Bayern Munich prepare to sell French forward

According to a report from Sky Sport in Germany, Tottenham are eager to keep the forward but would prefer to extend his loan deal. However, Bayern hope to offload Tel in a permanent transfer this summer, with the hopes of recouping a reasonable transfer fee.

Tel arrived on loan in the January transfer window, having failed to make an impact at the Allianz Arena in two-and-a-half seasons after his arrival from Rennes in 2022. In 20 appearances for Spurs, the 20-year-old accumulated under 1,300 minutes and scored just three goals. Despite failing to impress head coach Ange Postecoglou, Spurs are preparing a new offer to keep him.

Tottenham spent €10 million (£8m/$11m) in loan fees to acquire Tel's services, with a €50m (£42m/$57m) option to sign him permanently, but that figure is too high for them. Faced with high costs, the London club are exploring alternatives, including a loan deal with a big fee and an obligation to buy at the end of next season.

Postecoglou's men are set to return to Champions League football next season, having defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final. They are currently linked with Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, who is inching closer to a move to Old Trafford. Spurs are also looking at defensive reinforcements and have shortlisted Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite.