Additionally, journalist Julien Laurens claims Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has personally been pivotal in changing Tel's mind. "Ange Postecoglou spoke with Mathys Tel at length earlier today and convinced him to come to Tottenham," said Laurens.

Tottenham are set to rival Chelsea and a number of clubs across Europe in the race to sign for Mathys Tel after he pushed for a transfer away from Bayern Munich, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all interested in a deal to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window. Tel dropped a transfer bombshell on Tuesday – deciding that he wishes to leave Bayern this month – which has seen Arsenal and United join Chelsea in a dramatic late race to land his signature.