Manchester United have reportedly submitted a first verbal offer for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel, which is now under consideration.
According to Sky Sports and their reporters in Germany, Man United have been in contact with Tel's club since Friday afternoon.
This followed the player's request to Bayern chiefs earlier in the week to help secure his exit before the winter transfer window closes on Monday night.
At the same, Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur mobilised in the hope that they could convince the 19-year-old they were the correct destination.
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