Transfer Talk: Man United hope to sign Bayern’s Mathys Tel،
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TOP STORY: Man United sign Mathys Tel from Bayern as advanced option
Manchester United have made a request for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Telreports Sky Sports Deutschland Florian Plettenberg.
Tel has played 27 times in all competitions for the Bundesliga powerhouse this season, scoring six goals and three assists. However, only four of those appearances were starts, a testament to the struggles the 18-year-old has endured to establish himself in Bayern's main team.
It appears that Manchester United have joined two other English clubs in inquiring about the availability of Tel. The report suggests that United have identified the teenager as a summer target, but a deal will not be easy to complete.
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Tel is said to be reluctant to leave the German champions, with the France Under-21 international aspiring to become a Bayern club legend. However, he is expected to part ways if he feels the club does not see him as part of their future plans at the Allianz Arena.
Man United are keen to raid summer reinforcements as the Red Devils look to provide support for young striker Rasmus Hojlund. Anthony Martial is expected to leave Old Trafford, with the Frenchman's contract expiring at the end of the season, and as United struggle for a consistent source of goals, manager Erik ten Hag will be active this summer as he seeks to strengthen his options in the long term.
Paper gossip
– Paris Saint-Germain still considers AC Milan as an attacker Rafael Léão as an ideal replacement for Kylian Mbappésuggests Rudy Galetti. With Mbappe informing PSG of his decision to leave the French side at the end of the season, the Ligue 1 champions are identifying replacements for the 25-year-old. PSG will consider whether to make a summer approach for Leao, with the 24-year-old boasting a €175m release clause.
– Chelsea ready to meet Napoli striker Victor Osimhenthe release clause for this summer, reports Rudy Galetti. The Blues are rumored to have joined PSG in the race for the Nigerian, with Chelsea keen to speed up negotiations for the striker. Chelsea are reported to be ready to trigger the €130 million release clause and are looking to negotiate the payment structure with Napoli, hoping to bring Osimhen to Stamford Bridge.
– Paris Saint-Germain set to sign two world-class attackers and aims to sign Lille defender Leny Yoro, according to RMC Sport. The report states that the budget prepared by the French team to extend Mbappe's contract will instead be used to sign two strikers to the club this summer. It is reported that although Manchester City Bernardo Silva and that of AC Milan Rafael Léão have been linked to the club, there have been no concrete discussions. Meanwhile, PSG are also expected to look to strengthen their squad with youth additions, such as Lille's Leny Yoro, with the 18-year-old attracting the attention of the French champions.
– Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring the RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko before summer, reports BILD. The 20-year-old has scored ten goals in all competitions this season. BILD reports that the price is straightforward for interested parties, with Sesko having a €50 million release clause in his contract, which is set to expire in 2028 with the German team.
– Although the PSG striker is expected Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid, he made no mention of his future destination during his speech to his teammates, reveals Fabrizio Romano. It is understood that Mbappe has informed his PSG teammates that he will be leaving the club this summer, and although there have been no discussions about his future, reports indicate that the 25-year-old will join the club. The Whites in summer.
