Chelsea FC have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel (19), according to Fabrizio Romano. It has been reported that the French forward could be the subject of a swap

Bayern Munich’s sporting director Christoph Freund says the German club wants to keep Mathys Tel, after several media reports linked the French forward to a move to Chelsea

Bayern’s sudden interest in seasoned Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku has put the youngster in an awkward spot.

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Mathys Tel this month have been dealt a blow, with Bayern Munich stressing that their “clear plan” is for the teenager to “make his breakthrough” in Germany. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Christopher Nkunku.

Bayern Munich are still committed to offering Mathys Tel a pathway at the club despite Chelsea's continued interest. According to sporting director Christoph Freund, who himself was wanted by Chelsea in the past,

Could Tel lead the charge for a Bundesliga rival in the second half of the season? He’ll need to be convinced first.