Tottenham have made a transfer call regarding Tel, the Roma target who is reportedly unhappy.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Tottenham’s Mathys Tel is Roma’s main target for the left wing in January, but a loan is likely the only realistic route since Spurs are not open to a permanent sale. The Italian outlet states that Tel is unsettled in North London after being excluded from the Champions League squad.
The French forward has scored twice in 11 appearances across all competitions this season, but has accumulated only 359 minutes of action. According to Wednesday’s print edition of Gazzetta, Roma want Tel to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s attacking department in January.
As previously highlighted by Football Italia, Gasperini hopes to add two attackers in the winter window: a central striker—possibly Joshua Zirkzee—and a winger. Gazzetta claims Tottenham have ruled out a permanent transfer for Tel, making a loan move the most viable solution for all sides.
After failing to bring in Jadon Sancho and having signed Leon Bailey on loan from Aston Villa last summer, Roma are now pursuing another Premier League wide player.
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Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Tottenham’s Mathys Tel has emerged as Roma’s leading target for the left flank in the January window, though a loan appears to be the only realistic option since Spurs are unwilling to consider a permanent sale. The outlet adds that Tel is believed to be unhappy in North London after being left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad, a situation that has limited his involvement.
The French forward has managed two goals in 11 appearances across all competitions this season, but his total game time stands at just 359 minutes. Gazzetta’s Wednesday print edition states that Roma view him as an ideal addition to boost Gian Piero Gasperini’s attacking options as they look to add more pace and unpredictability in the final third.
As previously reported by Football Italia, Gasperini intends to bring in two attacking reinforcements during the winter transfer market: a central striker—potentially Joshua Zirkzee—and a dynamic winger. According to Gazzetta, Tottenham have already ruled out a permanent exit for Tel, meaning a loan agreement could be the most suitable solution for all parties involved.
After failing to lure Jadon Sancho to the Stadio Olimpico and securing Leon Bailey on loan from Aston Villa last summer, Roma have once again turned to the Premier League in search of a wide attacker, with Tel now at the top of their shortlist.
