Serie A title hopefuls AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing 20-year-old Tottenham attacker Mathys Tel in the January transfer window.
According to a report by Corriere della Sera via Sport Witness, Serie A outfit AS Roma have contacted the agent of Mathys Tel over a January move. The Tottenham attacking prospect will be desperate for regular opportunities at this stage of his career, and it will not be a surprise if he is attracted to the idea of joining the Italian club.
The Giallorossi are among the biggest clubs in Italy, and they could provide him with regular opportunities. Sitting on the bench at the North London club will be detrimental to his growth as a player, who is unhappy with his situation.
Mathys Tel was regarded as a world-class talent during his time in Germany. He will look to fulfil that potential with regular opportunities. The opportunity move to Italy could unlock his true potential, especially if they are willing to give him regular game time.
Can Tottenham afford to let Mathys Tel leave?
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to sanction his departure in January. They are lacking in depth and quality in the attacking unit. Even though the 20-year-old is not a key player for them, he is still a very useful option for them off the bench.
Spurs will not want to lose Mathys Tel easily. The only way they could action his departure in the coming month is if they manage to bring in a quality attacker. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Tottenham have been inconsistent this season, and they will look to finish high up the table. They need all the options and resources at their disposal to finish the season strongly. Tel could still be a very useful option for them during the second half of the season. The Frenchman is capable of operating anywhere across the front three, and he could add goals and creativity.
The versatile French attacker was recently included in the club. UEFA Champions League squad after being left out of it early in the season. It remains to be seen whether the North London outfit can convince him to stay at the club with game time assurances.
