Mathys Tel is set to join Tottenham on loan – just days after rejecting a move to north London, talkSPORT understands.
Spurs had agreed a permanent transfer for the Bayern Munich forward, only for the 19-year-old to snub a switch on Friday.
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But he has now decided to make the move to join Ange Postecoglou‘s side as he longs for regular game time.
Postecoglou spoke to him over Zoom this weekend and changed his mind over a move to the north London club.
It is believed that Spurs have agreed a straight loan until the end of the season with no buy option.
Spurs will also cover the entirety of the Frenchman’s salary during his stay in England.
Tel is currently on his way to London, with his agent Gadiri Camara sharing a snap of the pair on a plane.
Tottenham have acted fast to secure his services with Arsenal believed to have opened talks to sign him earlier on deadline day.
Meanwhile Manchester United had two loan bids rejected by Bayern for the versatile winger over the weekend.
Though the move ultimately hit a stumbling block after the Red Devils refused to pay the requested £6.6million loan fee.
Chelsea were another interested club, though Tel had reservations over how much he would play with the Blues boasting a stacked front line.
It’s been a disappointing so far for Tel, who is yet to get on the score sheet from any of his 14 appearances under Vincent Kompany.
He has been limited to just eight Bundesliga outings – starting on just two occasions.
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Tel’s imminent arrival at Spurs will be welcome news to fans who have been crying out for a new forward.
Tottenham currently have wingers Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson on the sidelines due to injury.
Meanwhile striker Dominic Solanke is also out due to a knee knock, and isn’t expected back until the end of the month.
This could see Tel come in to lead the line, or be deployed on the left wing to allow skipper Son Heung-min to start up top instead.
And Tel could now get his first taste of English football against Liverpool on Thursday night.
Spurs travel to Anfield for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg where they hold a precious 1-0 lead having won the first leg.
