
Premier League
The Chelsea has initiated preliminary contacts with Bayern Munich to learn about the situation of Mathys Tel, a young offensive prospect who could strengthen the London attack. The discussions, still in their early stages, reflect the English club's interest in adding alternatives to an offensive line that has not shown the expected effectiveness this season.
🚨🇫🇷 EXCL: Chelsea held talks about Mathys Tel with Bayern in the recent days, early stages of contacts to be informed on his situation.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2025
Tel spoke to Kompany 10 days ago as he wants to succeed at Bayern; while Chelsea asked for info on Mathys during talks with the German club. pic.twitter.com/HwHULQPfWx
Tel, who has not managed to score in the 12 matches he has played with Bayern this season, would be seeking an opportunity to play more regularly. Although the forward has maintained his commitment to the Bavarian club, even discussing with Vincent Kompany ten days ago his desire to succeed in Germany, the possibility of a change of scenery is not ruled out.
Chelsea Seeks a Backup Forward
At Stamford Bridge, Tel's arrival responds to the need to reinforce a forward line that has raised doubts. Nico Jackson, signed as one of the main bets, has not managed to establish himself as a reliable striker, while Christopher Nkunku, who arrived with high expectations, could be close to an exit due to his poor performance.
Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, has given the green light to the possible signing of Tel, highlighting his youth and versatility as key attributes to integrate a squad that seeks offensive stability. The idea would be to give him rotation minutes, allowing him to develop his potential while contributing to the attack alongside Jackson.
Chelsea's interest puts pressure on Bayern, as it could be the opportunity for the player to find continuity away from Germany. Although the process is just beginning, the London club is determined to closely monitor every development surrounding the situation of the promising French forward.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Chelsea va por el fichaje de un descarte del Bayern Múnich