Chelsea reportedly are closely monitoring the situation for Mattis Tell at Tottenham Hotspur. Bruce is poised to rekindle interest in the French forward if he chooses to make his loan move permanent.
Tel loaned it to Tottenham from Bayern Munich in February, and the North London Club negotiated a purchase clause from the £50 million option as part of a short-term deal.
Since arriving in North London, the 19-year-old forward has shown a flash of quality, winning two goals in nine appearances in all competitions.
However, his long-term future with the Spurs is uncertain, especially with ongoing speculation surrounding the club’s business situation.
Potential management changes this summer could affect Spurs’ transfer priorities and will doubt the future of Tel at the club despite his promising display.
Chelsea pays attention to Matthew’s situation in Tottenham
Chelsea had already expressed interest in Tel during the January transfer period, and began contacting Bayern Munich to search for an enhanced attack. The movement was not possible, but their interest remains strong.
According to Givemesport, the club refused to rule out summer phone moves if Spurs chose to sign him, as they are paying attention to the player’s situation at the North London club.
Enzo Maresca has a wealth of offensive options, but the club is expected to improve its offense this summer.
There are likely to be some returning loan players and potential exits, so some offer additional room, especially long-term benefits.
The phone certainly fits that profile. After joining Bayern from Rennes in 2022, he quickly made headlines as the youngest scorer in history in the club and Bundesliga.
With the Bundesliga starting just two times this season, he left for North London in search of normal playing time.
The French forward has been praised for his explosive pace, tight control, clinical finishes and features that complement Chelsea’s high-intensity style.
The transfer will involve significant negotiations as the contract is in Bayern until 2029. However, if Tottenham decides not to trigger an option, Chelsea may be in line first to try and make a call to Stamford Bridge.