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Struggling Tottenham 21-year-old considered the ‘ideal target’ by Napoli

Serie A club Napoli have identified Tottenham winger Mathys Tel as a potential option to improve their attacking ranks.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:50 PM

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Napoli considers Tottenham attacker Mathys Tel an ideal winter transfer target due to his tactical versatility.
Tottenham reportedly has no intention to sanction Tel's departure on loan or on a permanent deal.
The 21-year-old French forward has zero goal involvements across six Tottenham appearances this season.

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Napoli has identified Tottenham Hotspur attacker Mathys Tel as an ideal target ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window. According to Italian outlet Area Napoli, the Serie A club is enticed by the 21-year-old Frenchman's extreme tactical versatility across the front line as he struggles for regular playing time under Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Despite the reported interest, Tottenham currently has no plans to sanction Tel's exit either on loan or via a permanent transfer. The forward has failed to record a goal involvement across six appearances this season, but De Zerbi and the club reportedly retain faith in his long-term development.

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