Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou gave a coy response when asked about the prospect of signing Mathys Tel before Monday's deadline day.
Bayern Munich's impressive youngster came to the conclusion this week that he wished to leave the Bavarian club in the January transfer window. Last season under Thomas Tuchel, Tel scored seven goals and grabbed five assists in an impressive season for the youngster.
However, the now England manager has left Munich and Vincent Kompany has replaced him. Since then, Tel's opportunities have been reduced significantly and he has yet to register a goal this season.
The 19-year-old did start the victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday night but he appeared to bid farewell to the fans at the final whistle. Bayern have since confirmed that Tel wants to leave.
Prior to Spurs' 3-0 victory over IF Elfsborg in the Europa League, news broke that the North London club had entered into talks with Bayern over a deal for Tel. When asked about the prospect of signing the forward, Postecoglou did not dismiss suggestions that the club were in talks with the forward.
"I can't tell you anything about Tel," he told reporters in his post-match press conference. "I've been focusing on getting the team prepared tonight.
"Other people are working in the background. As I've said all along, I'm allowing them to get on with it and when, and if, there's any news I'm sure I'll find out."
While Tottenham have signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in this window, Postecoglou warned Daniel Levy that he would be playing with fire if he did not green light more transfers. "I don't ask those questions," the Tottenham boss said when quizzed on if there was more money to spend.
"It's not something I'm involved in, it's not something I have exposure to. My discussions with Johan [Lange] and the club have been about trying to get some help for the players and I'll let them do their jobs.
"I have daily communication with Johan in particular and he's trying everything he possibly can to get the help we need. I don't think I'm stating anything other than the obvious and for me to come here and say something else would be disingenuous - this playing group needs help, there's no doubt about that.
"We're sort of playing with fire by not bringing anyone in, but the flip side of that is the club is trying to change that situation."