Enzo Maresca could be tempted to sign a new striker this month, with Chelsea struggling to capitalise on numerous gilt-edged opportunities

The French teenager exploded on to the stage in Bavaria, but opportunities have been distinctly limited in the period since

Chelsea forward is pushing for a move to Bayern Munich. With talks progressing fast, could this be the end of his Chelsea journey?

Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel is worried that he may not secure regular game time if he makes the move to Chelsea, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.

Chelsea FC have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel (19), according to Fabrizio Romano. It has been reported that the

Chelsea have held 'initial talks' with Bayern Munich over a move for the teenager, with a £52m star one of a number of players 'discussed' in a possible swap.

Chelsea ’s hopes of signing Mathys Tel this month have been dealt a blow, with Bayern Munich stressing that their “clear plan” is for the teenager to “make his breakthrough” in Germany. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Christopher Nkunku.

Bayern Munich's sporting director Christoph Freund says the German club is planning to keep Mathys Tel, after several media reports linked the French forward with a move to Chelsea. Freund said Tuesday that the 19-year-old Tel was a “very important player” for Bayern and that the club wants to follow a plan for his development.

Chelsea will demand a fee of around £65million for Christopher Nkunku, with Bayern Munich interested in signing the forward. The Athletic reported on Monday that Bayern have begun talks with Chelsea,

Regardless, Bayern Munich picked up a quality win and three points to stay atop the Bundesliga table. Here are some quick hitters on the match: As always, let’s begin with a look at the starting XI: Vincent Kompany definitely got a bit wild with this one.

Chelsea may have to press the brakes on January plans to move attacking players on if Enzo Maresca’s worst fears come true. The Blues have struggled for form in recent weeks, having established themselves as an outsider for the Premier League title at the backend of 2024.