Arsenal were contacted by intermediaries to assess their interest in signing Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. Although they are aware of Tel’s credentials, they did not view him as a No 9, and felt his relative lack of experience might make it difficult for him to make an impact at the season’s climax.

[–] Astrealix 4 points 1 day ago

that's actually... pretty fair. he's 19. And spurs seems to be paying quite a lot for a guy who's just going on loan. I'm seeing that wages + loan fee is 12 million euros combined.

[–] nuggsy 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I figured they didn't want to take the gamble considering his age

[–] ThePowerOfGeek 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, that's what I've heard. We were looking for a striker who can have an immediate impact. But Tel is still developing and it's questionable whether he will be able to jump right in as a top level forward.

So I can see why we didn't go for him in that context. And I can see why he would tell turn down the rolling clusterfuck that is Man United.

But I'm still perplexed why he would go to the spuds. He have probably been better off staying in Germany for now, and moving elsewhere in the Summer.

[–] nuggsy 2 points 1 day ago

Maybe there's a chance for minutes?