Manchester United shortlist French forward as replacement for winger

Manchester United is "very well-informed" about Mathys Tel's circumstances at Bayern Munich, and the Red Devils are thinking about making a play for the attacker in the closing days of the January transfer window
Manchester United defeated Chelsea 4-1 in the Premier League
Manchester United defeated Chelsea 4-1 in the Premier League

(Football news) The 19-year-old is believed to have told Bayern that he wants to leave before the winter deadline, and Chelsea are said to be keeping a close eye on the developments, having been interested in the teenager over the summer.

However, according to multiple reports and journalists, Manchester United are also firmly in the race, with Ruben Amorim’s side, who are seemingly closing in a deal for Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, considering moving for Tel if either Marcus Rashford or Alejandro Garnacho leave Old Trafford.

“Understand Manchester United considering entering the race for Mathys Tel in the event of a departure of Alejandro Garnacho or Marcus Rashford… following Tel’s decision to leave FC Bayern before Deadline Day,” was posted on X.

“Open race. But Manchester United and more teams are very well-informed.”

Manchester United ‘considering late January move for Tel’

Tel made the move to Bayern from Rennes in 2022, and he has represented the Bundesliga giants on 82 occasions in all competitions, scoring 16 goals and registering seven assists in the process.

The France Under-21 international scored 10 goals and registered six assists in 41 appearances for his Munich club last term, but he has found it difficult during the 2024-25 campaign, failing to score in 13 outings in all competitions.

Tel has been an unused substitute for three of Bayern’s last four league matches, while he has only made two substitute appearances in the Champions League this term, which has allegedly led to frustration.

According to multiple reports, “top Premier League clubs” are interested in the forward, so there is expected to be a scramble for his services late in the market.

“Mathys Tel’s decision to leave Bayern exclusively revealed last night has opened doors to several clubs,” it was also posted on X. Chelsea are still there since the beginning of January, while more top Premier League clubs are also keen and in active contact now. Race open.”

Rashford and Garnacho continue to be linked with Manchester United exits

Barcelona remain the favourites to sign Rashford in the latter stages of the January transfer window, but a deal is incredibly difficult due to the Catalan outfit’s financial issues, in addition to the 27-year-old’s £315,000-a-week wages.

A lot of movement will need to happen in a short space of time for Rashford to depart, but both parties are hoping that an exit can be secured, with the player said to be ‘no longer on speaking terms’ with his head coach Amorim.

As for Garnacho, Napoli and Chelsea continue to be linked with the Argentina international, and Amorim said on Sunday night that he ‘did not know’ whether the 20-year-old would be leaving before the end of the transfer window.

Manchester United value Garnacho, who is classed as a home-grown player for the club, in the region of £60m.

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