Mathys Tel draws January transfer attention amid his ongoing struggle for regular playing time at Tottenham.

Mathys Tel has begun attracting January transfer interest as he continues to struggle for consistent minutes at Tottenham. The young Frenchman’s early months in north London have been steady rather than spectacular as he works to adapt, though he did add his second Premier League goal of the season with a strike against Manchester United, pulling Spurs level in a match they had trailed for much of the contest.

Tel remains low in Thomas Frank’s attacking hierarchy, with Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison preferred in recent weeks. According to Giallorossi.net, AS Roma have taken notice of Tel’s recent displays and are considering him as a January option, as Gian Piero Gasperini seeks attacking reinforcements for the winter window.

The Serie A club are also weighing up moves for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and Gianluca Scamacca. Tel is reportedly open to evaluating a move due to his initial omission from Tottenham’s Champions League squad and his desire for more playing time.

Despite the speculation, Tel only joined Spurs permanently in the summer after his January loan, making a winter exit surprising. The 20-year-old is under contract until 2031 and has consistently stated he will fight for his place following his Champions League exclusion. With Muani sidelined long term and UEFA’s updated registration rule, Tel could yet earn a place in Tottenham’s Champions League squad later this month.