The transfer market is heating up as Premier League clubs show interest in 19-year-old French footballer, Mathys Tel. The young talent has been a clear target for Chelsea this winter, but recent developments suggest that other clubs are ready to rival Chelsea's bid.
Mathys Tel made his professional debut in Ligue 1 with Stade Rennais and has since caught the attention of several top-tier clubs. Currently playing for Bayern Munich, the Frenchman is reportedly keen on leaving his current club during the ongoing transfer window.
Chelsea has shown significant interest in acquiring the forward and was even considering a swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku. However, their initial bid was rejected by Tel who expressed his desire to remain in Germany and fight for his future with the Bundesliga side.
Race heats up
Despite rejecting Chelsea's initial offer, it seems that Tel's situation has evolved as he seeks more game time. This development has attracted attention from other Premier League rivals such as Manchester United who are now set to enter the race for this promising forward.
In addition to Manchester United, Olympique de Marseille have also shown interest in securing him on a loan deal. However, securing such a deal appears complicated at present and unless there is a major turnaround, it seems unlikely that Tel will end up at Marseille.
Red Devils joining the chase?
According to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United is among several clubs expressing interest in Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel. It appears that they are now 'considering entering' the race if Alejandro Garnacho or Marcus Rashford leave their current positions at Old Trafford.
This potential move could significantly shake up both domestic and international football landscapes given how highly rated Mathys Tel is within professional circles.
As we continue through this exciting winter transfer window, sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike will be keeping a close eye on the developments surrounding Mathys Tel's future. Will he stay in Germany to fight for his place, or will he make a move to one of the Premier League giants? Only time will tell.