Revealed: Why Mathys Tel turned down Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham’s transfer window has been anything but smooth in recent days.

However, their efforts to bolster the squad have hit a roadblock with one of their primary targets.

As the final hours of the window tick down, Spurs are scrambling to reinforce their attack. Injuries have left the squad stretched, making it crucial to bring in new signings.

Despite progressing well in negotiations for one particular forward, Tottenham have now been forced to reassess their options after a significant rejection.

Why Mathys Tel turned down Tottenham

Tottenham’s pursuit of Mathys Tel appeared to be nearing completion, with reports suggesting a €60 million deal had been agreed between Spurs and Bayern Munich.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, confirmed earlier today that Tel has rejected the move.

Romano shared on X (Twitter):

“Mathys Tel and his agent are in Munich together to assess all options after rejecting Spurs proposal. Tottenham will explore other targets while Tel will consider other bids for loan/permanent move. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa all in contact.”

While the rejection itself was a blow, further reports have now revealed the reason behind Tel’s decision.

According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Tel was not convinced by Tottenham’s project. Despite agreeing personal terms, the player ultimately decided that Spurs were not the right fit for him at this stage of his career.

This development comes after David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that Spurs had made significant progress in negotiations before Tel’s change of heart.

With the forward staying put at Bayern, Tottenham now need to move quickly to find another option.

A worrying trend for Tottenham

It is concerning that Tottenham are struggling to convince high-profile targets to join the club. Just last week, Randal Kolo Muani rejected Spurs in favour of Juventus, and now Tel has opted against a move despite an agreement being in place.

These repeated setbacks point to deeper issues within the club. The manager can only do so much, but if key targets continue to turn Tottenham down, it raises questions about those handling transfers at the top.

If Spurs want to compete at the highest level, they need to address these concerns swiftly, before missing out on more crucial reinforcements.