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

Bayern Munich attacking whizkid Mathys Tel reportedly has reservations about joining Chelsea amid concerns about game time.

Chelsea are interested in signing Mathys Tel in January, while Bayern Munich have an agreement in place with Christopher Nkunku.

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Chelsea ’s hopes of signing Mathys Tel this month have been dealt a blow, with Bayern Munich stressing that their “clear plan” is for the teenager to “make his breakthrough” in Germany. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Christopher 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 are ready to make a bid for Mathys Tel this month if Bayern Munich give them any encouragement in their pursuit of the forward.

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.

CHELSEA have offered Christopher Nkunku in a sensational swap deal for Bayern Munich ace Mathys Tel. The Blues have been keeping tabs on £40million-rated Tel, 19, since last summer. According to