MUNICH (AP) — 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.

Bayern Munich have reportedly begun talks with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Christopher Nkunku, all while the two clubs discuss a separate deal involving a move for Bayern's Mathys Tel. Chelsea are open to parting ways with Nkunku and are looking for a transfer fee of around $80 million,

Chelsea are interested in signing Mathys Tel in January, while Bayern Munich have an agreement in place with Christopher Nkunku.

Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. The Premier League club have made contact with their Bundesliga counterparts to explore a move, with Bayern interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in a separate deal.

Bayern Munich appear to have ruled out a proposed swap deal involving Mathys Tel and Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku this month. Chelsea are working to strengthen their attack before the January transfer deadline and reports emanating out of Germany suggest Bayern youngster Tel,

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 are not planning to swap forward Mathys Tel for Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, sporting director Christoph Freund said. "The clear goal of all involved is for Mathys to make his breakthrough with us,

Chelsea are reportedly set to make a bid for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel, with the Bundesliga side making a decision on Christopher Nkunku.

Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund insists Mathys Tel will stay this season despite Chelsea's interest in signing the talented teenager.

Chelsea are reportedly hot on the heels of Tel, who could land at Stamford Bridge in the same January transfer window Christopher Nkunku heads in the opposite direction. Nkunku is believed to have agreed personal terms on a move to Bavaria after becoming disgruntled with his lack of game time under Enzo Maresca.