Galatasaray makes move for French striker Mathys Tel

Galatasaray is targeting French striker Mathys Tel to strengthen its squad, currently leading Süper Lig with 77 points, 3 points clear of Fenerbahçe. The 21-year-old Tottenham forward, valued at 22M€, could solve the team's goal-scoring issues after Mauro Icardi's departure.

Who is Mathys Tel?

Born in 2003, Mathys Tel scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in 38 matches for Tottenham last season. Transferred from Bayern Munich for 30M€ in January 2025, Tel has a market value of 22M€ and a contract until 2030. He is now a top target for Galatasaray.

Galatasaray's competition

Galatasaray faces competition from Eintracht Frankfurt, Lille, and Porto for Tel's transfer. The 21-year-old forward is seen as an ideal solution to Galatasaray's goal-scoring problems. The team's recent form (3W-0D-2L, LLWWW) highlights the need for reinforcements.

Latest developments

Galatasaray is preparing an offer to Tottenham for Tel. The team lost 1-0 to Kasımpaşa in their last match but remains league leaders. Their next game is against Villarreal on August 8, 2026.