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

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 reportedly don’t want to lose Nkunku without a replacement lined up, such as maybe young Bayern striker Tel ... or perhaps Borussia Dortmund ’s Karim Adeyemi (who’s been linked before). That was a hot rumor again for a minute earlier today, but it’s already been debunked.

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

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.

Enzo Maresca could be tempted to sign a new striker this month, with Chelsea struggling to capitalise on numerous gilt-edged opportunities

Bayern Munich have reportedly begun talks with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Christopher Nkunku, all while the two clubs discuss a separate deal involving a move for Bayern's Mathys Tel. Chelsea are open to parting ways with Nkunku and are looking for a transfer fee of around $80 million,

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.

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.