Mathys Tel has decided that he wants to join Tottenham just days after rejecting a move to north London, according to reports.
The unsettled Bayern Munich forward was linked with Spurs last week but turned down the opportunity to join Ange Postecoglou’s side.
It led to speculation that he could end up at Manchester United or Arsenal, with both clubs said to have explored the idea of snapping him up.
However, a late twist on deadline day has seen Tel go back on his decision to reject Tottenham. He is on his way to England to finalise a move to Spurs before the January window closes, according to Sky Germany.
The versatile attacker is said to have changed his mind, with Fabrizio Romano adding that he will join Tottenham on a straight loan until the end of the season. They are expected to cover his full salary until the deal expires in June.
There is no purchase clause included in the agreement, meaning Tel will return to Bayern Munich in the summer regardless of how he gets on at Tottenham.
Last week, it was reported that Daniel Levy had travelled to Germany in order to lead negotiations with Tel. It seemed the deal was off when the player decided to reject Tottenham’s advances, but he is now said to have given the green light.
He will be hoping for a productive loan spell at Spurs, who are in desperate need of some additional quality having won just eight Premier League games all season.
They have also been tipped to sign another central defender following the arrival of Kevin Danso on loan from Lens.
Tottenham reportedly submitted a bid for Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi over the weekend, but the Eagles turned it down. They were also in talks over a move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi but he is no longer expected to join them.
Postecoglou has maintained that he is open to signing more players ahead of tonight’s deadline but only if they are capable of improving his squad.
Speaking after Tottenham’s win over Brentford on Sunday afternoon, he said: “I think, again, it’s about seeing where we’re at in terms of the fit of the player. It’s not just about bringing another body in, I’ve said that all along.”
