Mathys Tel wants January Tottenham transfer exit despite Harry Kane verdict

Tottenham forward Mathys Tel is reportedly open to a January loan move after limited game time this season, with the French striker seeking regular football ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel is reportedly weighing up a potential January exit from the club.

The 20-year-old secured a permanent £30million transfer from Bayern Munich last summer following an initial loan spell, but has struggled for opportunities under manager Thomas Frank.

Despite an encouraging six-month period under previous boss Ange Postecoglou, Tel has been handed just five starting berths this campaign, finding the net on three occasions. The young striker was initially left out of Tottenham's Champions League squad in September, though he was later added back in December following Dominic Solanke's injury setback.

According to BBC Sport, the attacker is contemplating a temporary switch this month as he seeks regular football ahead of France's World Cup campaign. Tel has yet to earn a senior cap for Les Bleus, although he boasts an impressive record at U21 level with 12 goals in 20 outings.

These developments emerge after Spurs icon Harry Kane backed Tel's ability to reach his ceiling at the north London outfit following his arrival from the German giants.

During a Q&A session with supporters on the Cleats Club app in February, after Tel's initial loan switch, Kane said: "It is a great move for both parties. Mathys is a great guy, really hard-working and full of potential.

"It will be important for him to get some minutes under his belt, get some regular game time and hopefully develop, keep improving and fulfil all the potential that he has.

"It's great for Tottenham to have a young, hungry player with loads of talent to hopefully score some goals and help push Tottenham as far as possible.

"I wish him all the best and hopefully he has a fantastic time there, I know he will. I am sure all the fans will make him feel really welcome as well."

Tel had previously disclosed that Kane recommended Spurs as an ideal place to continue developing his game.

Speaking on Tottenham's official social media platforms, Tel revealed: "He told me this is a big club with a lot of very good people,

"The pitch is very nice. The training centre is very good and if you go there, you can enjoy it.

"So everything was positive from Harry Kane."