Manchester United are attempting to re-route Mathys Tel to Old Trafford despite an agreement being struck between Bayern Munich and Tottenham, and Ruben Amorim's side are banking on two critical factors.

Tottenham Hotspur are in discussions with Bayern Munich over the permanent transfer of forward Mathys Tel. Tel, 19, has been on the margins of the Bayern squad since arriving from Rennes in 2022, and is seeking a move away from Allianz Arena in pursuit of playing time.

Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed on Wednesday that Mathys Tel has told the club he wants to leave before the end of the transfer window.With a number of clubs interested, the

Steve Crossman, former United coach Rene Meulensteen and ex-Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson discuss Thursday's games in the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

Manchester United and Tottenham put their inconsistent domestic campaigns aside and advanced to the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Diogo Dalot tapped in a precise cross by Kobbie Mainoo on the hour mark and Mainoo netted eight minutes later for a 2-0 victory over Romanian champion FCSB in Bucharest.

The Europa League's inaugural league phase has ended with Lazio topping the table and Manchester United and Tottenham finishing in the top eight