The French teenager exploded on to the stage in Bavaria, but opportunities have been distinctly limited in the period since

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich's sporting director Christoph Freund says the German club is planning to keep Mathys Tel, after several media reports linked the French forward with a move to Chelsea. Freund said Tuesday that the 19-year-old Tel was a “very important player” for Bayern and that the club wants to follow a plan for his development.

Latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours including updates on Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich and Armando Broja on loan at Everton

Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. The Premier League club have made contact with their Bundesliga counterparts to explore a move, with Bayern interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in a separate deal.

Chelsea reportedly don’t want to lose Nkunku without a replacement lined up, such as maybe young Bayern striker Tel ... or perhaps Borussia Dortmund ’s Karim Adeyemi (who’s been linked before). That was a hot rumor again for a minute earlier today, but it’s already been debunked.

Bayern Munich have reportedly begun talks with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Christopher Nkunku, all while the two clubs discuss a separate deal involving a move for Bayern's Mathys Tel. Chelsea are open to parting ways with Nkunku and are looking for a transfer fee of around $80 million,

Chelsea are reportedly set to make a bid for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel, with the Bundesliga side making a decision on Christopher Nkunku.

Mathys Tel was tipped to be the big-name departure from Bayern Munich in January. The French forward has struggled for game time under Vincent Kompany. Several clubs across Europe have shown concrete interest in the French forward. However, the club chiefs and Tel have made a decision to postpone a transfer.

As reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, “Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel.” This move underlines the London club’s intent to bolster their attacking options,

Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has ruled any January signings or departures, amid interest in Christopher Nkunku and Chelsea's enquirying about Mathys Tel. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Nkunku.