Tottenham Hotspur look to open negotiations with Bayern Munich for Mathys Tel
Tottenham Hotspur Set to Begin Negotiations with Bayern Munich Over Reduced Transfer Fee for Mathys Tel
Fresh off their Europa League triumph, Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to enter discussions with Bayern Munich regarding the future of French forward Mathys Tel. The Premier League club, who signed Tel on loan in January, are hoping to make his stay permanent—but at a reduced cost compared to the original terms of the loan agreement.
The 19-year-old winger joined Spurs during the winter transfer window on a loan deal that included an option to buy, reportedly set at €60 million. Tottenham were keen to secure his services at the time, outpacing competition from Manchester United by offering a substantial loan fee to Bayern Munich. Despite their initial investment, the North London club is now seeking to renegotiate the final transfer figure.
According to Football London, Tottenham are expected to open formal negotiations with Bayern in the coming weeks. Their recent qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, secured by lifting the Europa League trophy, has provided the club with additional financial resources. However, Spurs are reluctant to meet the steep buyout clause and are instead aiming to agree on a lower fee for the young Frenchman.
From Bayern Munich’s perspective, the summer transfer window will require strategic balancing. With the club missing out on their top attacking target, Florian Wirtz—who now appears to be headed to Liverpool—Die Roten must recalibrate their financial plans. The German giants still aim to generate funds through player sales, especially if they are to remain compliant with their wage structure and budgetary goals.
Mathys Tel is viewed internally as one of the players who could command a reasonable fee while not significantly impacting the squad’s immediate plans. Reports suggest that Bayern are open to a permanent sale of the player, as he is unlikely to play a central role under the club’s new coaching setup next season.
Tel’s half-season at Tottenham has produced mixed results. While he gained valuable playing time—featuring in 19 matches and logging over 1,200 minutes—his statistical output was modest. He scored three goals and contributed one assist in Premier League action under manager Ange Postecoglou. In the Europa League final against Manchester United, Tel made a substitute appearance as Spurs dealt with a number of injuries in their attacking lineup.
Despite not lighting up the score sheet, the loan stint gave Tel regular minutes in a top-tier league, something that could aid his development. Whether he remains at Tottenham remains to be seen, but the club appears interested in keeping him for the long term—if Bayern agree to a more favorable deal.
From Bayern’s side, any agreement is likely to include financial safeguards such as a sell-on clause or a first-refusal option, given Tel’s long-term potential. The German champions will not want to miss out entirely if Tel blossoms into a top-class player elsewhere.
As the summer window approaches, all eyes will be on the negotiations between these two clubs. Tottenham’s Champions League qualification and Bayern’s need for income from outgoing players make this a deal that suits both parties—provided they can find common ground on the fee.