Spurs sign Bayern's Tel on loanpublished at 23:19 3 February
23:19 3 February
Tottenham Hotspur have signed France Under-21s forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich on loan.
The 19-year-old reportedly rejected Spurs earlier this month but will now move to north London, with Tottenham having an option to buy him in the summer for a reported fee of £45m.
Tel has made 83 appearances for Bayern since joining from French club Rennes in 2022, scoring 16 goals and providing seven assists.
Tel would be Spurs' only big deadline day dealpublished at 21:53 3 February
21:53 3 February
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Tottenham look set to complete their transfer window by signing wide attacker Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich.
The 19-year-old is expected to complete a loan switch, but it includes an option to buy which could see the transfer turn permanent in the summer.
Spurs did make an attempt to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on loan, but he instead opted to join Aston Villa, and they are not expected to do any further transfer business.
Manager Ange Postecoglou was hopeful of adding another defender, despite signing Kevin Danso from Lens just 24 hours earlier.
It follows widespread reports that Radu Dragusin is out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
There are no further signings in or out expected - aside from potentially some smaller deals involving academy players.
Tel 'one of the biggest talents in Europe'?published at 18:07 3 February
18:07 3 February
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So, after an unexpected U-turn on transfer deadline day, Bayern Munich's 19-year-old winger Mathys Tel looks set to join Tottenham Hotspur.
The structure of the deal is not yet clear but permanent or on loan, Spurs will be getting the services of one of Europe's most highly-rated young attackers.
At international level, Tel has been a regular goalscorer for France's Under-17s and Under-18s, winning the 2022 under-17 European Championships, scoring three times.
That summer, he moved to Germany from Rennes with then Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic describing him as "one of the biggest talents in Europe" despite only boasting 10 first-team appearances.
In his first Bundesliga season, Tel was eased into senior football, registering five goals from one start and 21 substitute appearances.
The explosive, skilful winger then caught fire at the start of his second season, scoring three goals and recording an assist in his first five Bundesliga games - all off the bench.
However, he struggled to break into Bayern's star-studded starting XI. He only made six starts, the first not until March 2024, and three of them coming in the final three games of the campaign with their title defence already over.
A possible fresh start under Vincent Kompany has not materialised. The France Under-21 international has made just two Bundesliga starts this season and has been left as an unused substitute on nine occasions.
It emerged early in the January window that a move away was likely, with Premier League rivals including Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all reportedly interested.
But, as reported by European football expert Julien Laurens, a pitch from Ange Postecoglou has convinced him to move to Spurs which, given Tel's pedigree, potential and reputation is a big coup for a side struggling in the bottom half of the table.
Spurs revive interest in Disasipublished at 17:26 3 February
17:26 3 February
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Tottenham are back in talks to sign defender Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea.
Spurs had previously ruled out a move but agents have been working to convince the once reluctant France international to accept the move.
The 26-year-old has struggled under Enzo Maresca this season while Ange Postecoglou admitted to targeting defensive reinforcements after the 2-0 win away at Brentford on Sunday.
Interestingly, Disasi is cup-tied for both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup matches, while Spurs can only register three new players for the Europa League knockout stage.
Disasi could become Spurs's fourth transfer window signing after completed moves for goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and defender Kevin Danso - with forward Mathys Tel expected to join from Bayern Munich.
Spurs agree Tel dealpublished at 14:43 3 February
14:43 3 February
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, sources have told BBC Sport.
The 19-year-old reportedly rejected Spurs earlier this month but is now expected to move to north London.
A picture was posted by his agent Gadiri Camara today appearing to show them both on a private jet.
Sources told BBC Sport that Tel has agreed to join Spurs, although the exact structure of the deal is yet to be confirmed.
It is unclear if it will be a permanent or loan deal.
Tottenham's reported Guehi bid 'highly unlikely to materialise'published at 10:49 3 February
10:49 3 February
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Widespread reports say Tottenham have made a sensational offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
However, sources tell BBC Sport it is highly unlikely to materialise into a deadline-day move.
Palace cannot afford to lose Guehi with just three fit centre-backs at the club, having seen Trevoh Chalobah recalled from his loan spell by Chelsea and Chadi Riad suffering a long-term knee injury.
The supposed offer is more likely to be a starting pistol for the summer when Guehi will have just 12 months left on his contract, with Chelsea also known to be interested.
Spurs distance themselves from Disasi movepublished at 10:04 3 February
10:04 3 February
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Tottenham will not be signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on deadline day.
The 26-year-old is available on loan and not blocked from choosing his next destination - as long as terms are right, with a loan fee needing to be agreed.
But the north Londoners are not making a move for the Frenchman, which leaves him either with a switch to Aston Villa or staying at Stamford Bridge.
What do you want on deadline day?published at 07:28 3 February
07:28 3 February
We asked you what would ensure you are satisfied this deadline day.
Here are some of your comments:
George: A forward would do it for me. Injured players will be back soon, but it would be good to have a better safety buffer going forward.
Nick: We need some creativity in our attacking third, both in passing, but also someone who can dribble as our attacks are too predictable. Defensively, we could do with a pacey centre-back as well as some cover at full-back.
Joel: The list is reasonably significant: Another defender, who is ideally versatile within position; a central midfielder and an out-an-out striker. They don't necessarily need to be good enough for our starting XI when everyone is fit, but squad players that bolster our depth. Daniel Levy has had a month to sort this out and so far our business has been appalling.
Tom: At least one more quality centre-back and maybe another full-back for cover. Getting the Mathys Tel deal over the line would be significant as it is an investment in quality that will take us forward.
Michael: A strong experienced midfield player. I know he is getting on a bit but someone like Jordan Henderson - we need that drive to help the younger players.
Who will move where? Follow livepublished at 07:05 3 February
07:05 3 February
It's the last day of the winter transfer window and Premier League clubs have until 23:00 GMT to complete their business.
We'll bring you all the news, views, twists and turns as the clock ticks down to deadline.
Manchester United have entered the race to sign Ipswich and England Under-21 striker Liam Delap, who has also been linked with a move to Tottenham. (Express, external)
Meanwhile, Spurs are weighing up a move for Lorient's 18-year-old French striker Eli Junior Kroupi, who is also being tracked by Chelsea and West Ham. (Football Insider, external)
Richard: A very good performance, we just couldn't get a goal and should have got one. All credit to Tottenham for winning. It was a fair game in the end.
David: That was a torturous game to watch as a Brentford fan. We looked the most likely team to score in the opening 15 to 20 minutes and then it became sluggish. Bryan Mbeumo wasn't at the races, but Mikkel Damsgaard was unplayable at times and Michael Kayode looks like a strong signing.
Phil: I'm disappointed with the Bees' performances in the last few home games, with the exception of the Manchester City match, which was fantastic. The team needs a few fresh ideas. Anyway, onwards and upwards and fortune changes.
Ian: On this performance, relegation looms. There is no idea, no desire and we are a team going through the motions. We will probably survive this season but don't hold your breath next season.
Tottenham fans
George: A great result. It wasn't our most fluent but the battle showed by the lads was tremendous, against a team with one of the best home records in the division. More on Thursday night boys!
Anff: We badly needed a result. It would be churlish to complain about the general performance, but if the Bees had been on song then I think we would have lost that game. But a win is a win, so on we go!
Tristen: Finally Ange Postecoglou had the sense beaten into him to play two defensive midfielders to protect our vulnerable defence. Why it has taken so long is beyond me, and a huge embarrassment for Ange and his stubborn tactics. He needs to play the best XI available that can win him games, not blindly play the system he wants without the players to do it.
Gazza: Djed Spence has been outstanding all along. It just goes to show the muddled thinking there is at Spurs. Then we go and buy Pedro Porro for £40m! You couldn't write it.
'An amazing project' - Dansopublished at 19:59 2 February
19:59 2 February
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New Tottenham centre-back Kevin Danso says it was an easy decision to swap Ligue 1 for Premier League football once Spurs became interested.
Danso has joined from Lens on loan with a commitment to buy in the summer.
"I have always wanted to play for a big club in the Premier League and Tottenham are exactly that," the 26-year-old told the club website, external. "As soon as you hear of their interest, the only thing you can do is say yes.
"It is an amazing project to be part of and I am happy to be here.
"Growing up everyone watches the Premier League, so it is a dream come true. Growing up you dream of winning trophies, so I hope as a club we can win a couple.
"I'm a quick, powerful centre-back. Good on the ball and in one-on-one defending situations. That is what I thrive on because I love to defend."
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham: Resolute Spurs find defensive strengthpublished at 19:01 2 February
19:01 2 February
Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist at the Gtech Community Stadium
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Tottenham kept a clean sheet in the league for only the fifth time this season
Facing a Brentford side that have scored the most home goals of anyone in the Premier League, Tottenham knew they would have to be at their best defensively to get anything out of the game.
And that is exactly what Spurs were, winning 2-0 to end a four-game losing run in the league.
Boss Ange Postecoglou was quick to praise teenager Archie Gray, who continues to impress having opted to join Tottenham over Brentford when moving from Leeds last summer.
"The job Archie Gray is doing is remarkable," said Postecoglou. "Eighteen years old, never played centre back and he is playing in Europe and playing every week. He's a fantastic player and we're very fortunate to have him."
"We're still a bit thin defensively," added the Australian on a day when Tottenham bolstered their defensive ranks by signing 26-year-old Austria international Kevin Danso on loan from Lens with a commitment to buy in the summer.
Gray himself was pleased with the side's defensive efforts and added: "At times this season, we have lost concentration just for five minutes. As soon as that goal went in, we knew we couldn't make the same mistakes and we had to keep disciplined.
"It's credit to Ben [Davies] and Djed [Spence] and Pedro [Porro] as well. We were shouting at each other the whole game. It was a really good clean sheet and hopefully we can keep it going."
'We knew we couldn't make the same mistakes'published at 16:59 2 February
16:59 2 February
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Tottenham defender Archie Gray has been speaking to Premier League Productions: "Obviously it is a massive win, off the back of another good win before. To break that run was difficult, we were in a difficult time. We have still got loads of games to prove that we can carry this winning form on, so it is important.
"At times this season, we have lost concentration just for five minutes. As soon as that goal went in, we knew we couldn't make the same mistakes. Once we got to half-time, we thought we had to keep disciplined for the second half.
"They play man-to-man, they left people open at the back, and we knew we could get a second goal as well.
"It's credit to Ben [Davies] and Djed [Spence] and Pedro [Porro] as well. To be fair, Ben was shouting at me the whole game. We were shouting at each other the whole game, so that was really good to have him next to me.
"Like I said, it was a really good clean sheet and hopefully we can keep it going."
'An outstanding effort from the players'published at 16:42 2 February
16:42 2 February
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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to Sky Sports following the win: "It is always a challenge here. Especially at home, they are hard to beat. A brilliant effort from the lads. Backing up from Thursday night, we needed a big effort again today. We put that in.
"They had a lot of set-pieces and we dealt with them awfully well. I think we defended as well as we have all season, and we still had the quality to hurt them the other way. An outstanding effort from the players.
"I don't think they had many clear-cut chances. There were a lot of balls in the box but, when you're throwing them in from the touchline, then you can't avoid that. They had a lot of corners but we got the first contact, we had challenges in there.
"I thought the lads handled that part of it really well. We still had to play and it was an outstanding second goal from us.
"Great football and credit to the lads. It's not easy coming here, particularly after a big game on Thursday night, I think they handled it really well."
On defender Djed Spence: "Since he came into the team he has been outstanding. We missed him the last couple of games, but that's the beauty of where we are at currently. We are slowly getting players back, improving us and helping us, and I think that's giving energy to the group.
"He was great today, Bryan Mbeumo is a handful for any full-back and he handled him really well."
