With Dominic Solanke out for around six weeks through injury and Spurs languishing in 14th in the Premier League, Ange Postecoglou was desperate for some January reinforcements.
And the North Londoners took it right down to the wire as they signed Tel, 19, on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season. The bad news for Spurs fans is that Tel has made sure HE gets final say - rather than Tottenham chiefs - over whether or not he stays, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg. It's also claimed that while Spurs and Bayern would have preferred an obligation to buy clause, Tel insisted on an optional clause, to give himself some flexibility.
Tel - who is thought to be dating French Miss Universe contestant Indira Ampiot - is yet to score a single goal in 14 appearances for Bayern Munich this season. Win for Bayern. Another wrote: "Smart move by Tel keeps his future in his own hands while Spurs take the gamble.
A third added: "Outrageous fees for a forward with no goals this season. Crazy business. One even suggested it was "Revenge for Harry Kane drama" after England's all-time leading scorer eventually bagged his move to the German giants. A number of Manchester United fans also signalled their relief after missing out on the striker, despite Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund's combined struggles, and the exit of Marcus Rashford - who joined Aston Villa on loan.
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