The potential move of Mathys Tel to Manchester United is currently seen as unlikely, as the club aims to maintain financial caution in the final 24 hours of the January transfer window.

Tel, the 19-year-old Bayern Munich forward, has been considered by United because of the possibility of securing him on loan. However, sources indicate that discussions about Tel have been lukewarm, with United remaining composed even if no additional signings are made.

United has also explored the possibility of acquiring Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku and Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey as short-term options, but no progress has been made on either deal. The club’s executives are focused on pursuing transfers that align with both sporting and financial considerations, and will only move forward if those conditions are met.