Revealed: Why Mathys Tel made stunning U-turn as deadline day Tottenham loan move is confirmed with option to buy in summer.

• The forward was initially unconvinced by the proposition of a north London move
• However, on deadline day, he put pen to paper on a loan move to Tottenham 
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After a phone conversation from Ange Postecoglou, Athys Tel made a remarkable U-turn and joined Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich.

Spurs confirmed in the closing hour of deadline day that they have signed Tel on a short-term loan with the option to purchase him in the summer for £46 million on a six-year contract.

Tel snubbed Spurs last week, despite chairman Daniel Levy’s visit to Munich. Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal have since expressed interest.

However, United refused to pay a £5 million loan fee for the 19-year-old, allowing Spurs boss Postecoglou to call Tel and persuade the Frenchman that Spurs can provide him with the game time he desires.

As Levy negotiated a summer purchase option for Tel with Bayern, the player and his agent Gadiri Camara boarded a private plane and landed at Farnborough Airport at 2.30pm before proceeding to a medical.

It’s been a hectic few days for Levy, who has become a target for fans following Spurs’ slump in form.