Chelsea are reportedly expected to recommence talks about signing a transfer target who plays in attack.
There’s now only a few days left for Chelsea to complete any business because the January transfer window closes on 3 February.
Chelsea could have a busy finish to the January window as speculation continues to emerge about potential incomings and outgoings.
Enzo Maresca’s side are in a poor run of form right now, winning just one of their last seven league games. Therefore, bringing in one or two new faces to the Blues squad could be a great boost.
Chelsea to resume talks with Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel
Bayern Munich attacker Mathys Tel, 19, is a player heavily linked with a possible move to Stamford Bridge in this mid-season window. Rumours now suggest there could be some movement in the next few days.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed via X yesterday that Tel has just decided he wants to leave German giants Bayern in January.
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Furthermore, journalist Florian Plettenberg reports via X that Chelsea are set to resume discussions about Tel after the player decided he wants to leave the Allianz Arena.
Apparently, the Blues have wanted to buy the 19-year-old Bayern forward and offer Christopher Nkunku in a swap deal. It’s interesting to note that Tel is open to leaving on loan or permanently in what’s left of the transfer window.
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The Daily Mail recently claimed that Bayern will demand in excess of £40m to sell Tel.
Chelsea target Tel idolises Blues legend Nicolas Anelka, so will the French youngster now follow in his fellow countryman’s path by playing at Stamford Bridge?
The teenager’s got the versatility to play as a left-winger or a central striker, which is why he’d be an intriguing addition to Maresca’s squad.
Would Mathys Tel be a good signing for Chelsea?
Many Chelsea supporters may prefer the club to go and sign a more proven attacker to boost the squad, but Bayern’s emerging talent is exciting within is own right.
Tel has played 82 first-team games in Bayern colours, scoring 16 goals in return.
Unfortunately, he’s struggled for minutes this season and failed to score in any of his 13 appearances. As a result, we’re not surprised that he’s now seeking a transfer exit to go and play more football.
Back in 2022, Julian Nagelsmann described Tel as “very quick” and someone who could become one of the world’s best forwards in the future (Bulinews). It’s very tough trying to become a regular starter in the Bayern XI, though.
Chelsea could face competition from up to seven clubs for Tel, so let’s wait and see how this transfer saga unfolds in the upcoming days. If it happens, we’re quietly optimistic it could be a hit.