Mathys Tel appeared to bid farewell to Bayern Munich fans following their victory over Slovan Bratislava.
The Bundesliga giants secured a 3-1 win in the final league stage game of the Champions League.
Chelsea have firmly positioned themselves in the race to sign one of Europe’s brightest prospects in the closing days of the January transfer window. ..Continue Reading
The Blues expressed their interest in signing Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich early in January.
However, Tel initially preferred to stay with the Bundesliga side, which also paused their efforts to sign Christopher Nkunku.
Recent developments saw Tel receive no playing time since the debacle, prompting his decision to leave the club this month.
Chelsea remain keen on securing a deal, either on loan for the remainder of the season or on a permanent basis. Convincing Tel to move to Stamford Bridge poses a challenge, as first-team football may be limited.
According to BILD, Tel desires immediate playing time after departing Bayern, and he doubts if Chelsea can provide this opportunity.
Several Premier League teams and clubs across Europe are interested in the Frenchman. The Blues would likely utilize Tel on the wing, where they already have Jadon Sancho, Noni Madueke, and Pedro Neto.
Chelsea have also been linked with Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, seeing an opportunity to capitalize on their financial situation.
Ruben Amorim wants to retain Garnacho, but the club’s decision-makers are looking to raise funds, and homegrown players offer a valuable avenue for that.
Chelsea, aware of this, have recently let go of Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The potential deal for Garnacho seems likely to go down to the wire, as Chelsea assesses whether signing him aligns with their current needs.
