Still, Spurs are pushing ahead in their attempts to land the 19-year-old. Technical director Johan Lange flew to Munich on Wednesday for talks with the German giants, as well as the forward’s representatives.

Tel has only started four games in all competitions this season, finding regular minutes hard to come - and that has led to a number of clubs showing interest in his services

Jamie Redknapp has revealed Harry Kane ’s assessment of his Bayern Munich teammate Mathys Tel as Tottenham close in on a move for the young forward. Tel put a host of top European clubs on red alert when he told Bayern that he would like to leave the club before the end of the January transfer window.