There is confidence that Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy can sign a record-breaking player at a discounted price, with his club eager to sell him to Spurs this summer as both parties look to strike a solution.
Tottenham's summer transfer plans amid uncertain Postecoglou future
A lot of the noise around Spurs is centered on Ange Postecoglou and his long-term future, with the north Londoners believed to be doing their due-diligence on potential successors for the Australian after a disappointing campaign.
A host of managers are being linked with the Spurs job right now, including former fan favourite Mauricio Pochettino, but technical director Johan Lange and the club's recruitment team must also be mindful of their transfer plans - with or without Postecoglou at the helm.
Spurs want to reinforce their team across multiple areas of the squad, and are believed to be one of the many Premier League sides looking at Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen (Sky Sports), who is widely expected to leave when a club triggers his £50 million release clause.
Meanwhile, GiveMeSport have reported that Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson is a target for Postecoglou's side, and it is believed he'd consider a move to N17 this summer despite reported interest from Man City.
Larsson would cost Tottenham around £50 million, so the 20-year-old rising star wouldn't come cheap, and they've been surprisingly linked with a swoop for his teammate, Kaua Santos, who performed impressively against Spurs during their Europa League quarter-final tie.
Lange has personally held talks over a move for Santos, according to reports in Germany, while there is still some way to go when it comes to Mathys Tel and his long-term future.
The Frenchman joined Spurs on loan with an option to buy for around £43 million, but Tel has arguably had a slow start to life at the club and Levy may not want to pay the full amount to keep him long-term.
Bayern Munich hoping they can agree permanent sale of Mathys Tel to Tottenham
That is according to Kicker, via Sport Witness, who reports that Bayern Munich are hoping they can agree Tel's permanent sale to Tottenham, and could let him join the club for a discounted price.
There is still confidence from both parties that a deal will be struck for the 19-year-old, and work is ongoing to reach a compromise ahead of the summer window. Tel has managed three goals in 13 appearances for Tottenham so far, but his versatility and sky-high potential would make him a useful asset for Postecoglou or any new manager.
The teenager is a record-breaker already, becoming Bayern's youngest ever goalscorer in 2022 at just 17, attracting praise from Germany legend Thomas Müller.
“Mathys should keep doing his thing: firing shots in on goal. He's a superb finisher," said Muller. "He's only 18 and is making the most of it at the moment. He's always positive, always has a smile on his face and has great finishing in training and in matches.”