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.

Bayern Munich forward and reported Manchester United target Mathys Tel has rejected a proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur.Tel put Premier clubs on red alert after it emerged he wants to leave Bayern

Tel’s signing would have bolstered a depleted attack that is without the injured Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson, but Ange Postecoglou’s side will be forced to look elsewhere or make do with the young forwards who excelled against Elfsborg in midweek.