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

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.

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.

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.

The two clubs are in contact over deals for Tel and Nkunku, and while one transfer is pretty straightforward, the other one could get complicated

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

Chelsea are reportedly hot on the heels of Tel, who could land at Stamford Bridge in the same January transfer window Christopher Nkunku heads in the opposite direction. Nkunku is believed to have agreed personal terms on a move to Bavaria after becoming disgruntled with his lack of game time under Enzo Maresca.

Bayern Munich appear to have ruled out a proposed swap deal involving Mathys Tel and Chelsea ’s Christopher Nkunku this month. Chelsea are working to strengthen their attack before the January transfer deadline and reports emanating out of Germany suggest Bayern youngster Tel, 19, has held initial talks over a move to west London.