Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel has struggled to adapt to the Premier League. The Frenchman is touted as one of the best youngsters in the world and has the potential to be a world-class player in the future. However, to reach that potential, the 19-year-old needs the right environment around him and to play for a team that regularly competes for titles.
The teenage sensation was signed on loan by Spurs in the January transfer window from Bayern Munich. The Lilywhites also managed to negotiate an option to buy the striker on a permanent basis in the summer for £47.5 million. The North London club fended off competition from Manchester United and Chelsea for his signature in the winter, and it looks like Daniel Levy will have to repeat the trick again in the summer.
Mathys Tel has found it difficult to get going for Tottenham. After a tough start to his career at N17, Ange Postecoglou had stated that the Bayern Munich loanee was signed for the future, and it is understandable that he was getting used to his surroundings. As per Sofascore, Tel has managed to score just three goals in 15 games for Spurs.
Daniel Levy is known for getting things done his own way. The Spurs chairman is a master of negotiating deals and tends to always find a way to benefit Tottenham financially. After signing Mathys Tel on loan in January, the Englishman also managed to negotiate an option to buy the Bayern Munich loanee permanently in the summer for a fixed price.
But now The Times reports that the Lilywhites want to re-negotiate the price tag with the German club as they look to sign the 19-year-old on a permanent basis. The deal also depends on Tel’s desire to continue at N17. Ange Postecoglou played a key part in convincing the striker to join the club in the winter. But as Big Ange’s future remains uncertain, Mathys Tel has also decided to wait until the end of the season to decide where his future lies.
Champions League football is also seen as an important factor for Mathys Tel. The talented striker wants to play in the elite competitions, and Spurs will have to qualify for European football next season if they want to keep the 19-year-old at the club. The Lilywhites have the chance to clinch Champions League football if they manage to win the Europa League.
Should Tottenham buy Tel permanently? The answer is yes. The North London club have signed a lot of underwhelming players in recent years, but this is their chance to sign a player with genuine world-class talent. He is versatile and has recently found his goalscoring mojo at N17. If he manages to reach his potential at Spurs, then the English club would have one of the best strikers in football.
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