tottenham A solution to the growing uncertainty surrounding the Matthies tale has yet to be found, but a potential transfer to Porto now appears to depend on the second transfer happening first.
The French forward has been linked with a move to the Portuguese club in recent days. report from portugal It has been claimed that Porto are considering a move for Tell as the player looks for a way away from Spurs.
Now, an important new detail has been added to the latest information from Portugal.
Porto have identified Tell as their ideal target
according to ball in the netReferring to their transfer specialist luis pinto coelhoMatthies Tell is seen as Porto's dream replacement for Borja Sainz.
The Spanish winger is attracting interest from Athletic Club, and Porto are ready for his departure this summer. As a result, the Portuguese side have already started planning for life without him.
The Mathis tail has emerged as the preferred option.
In our previous coverage, we learned that the 21-year-old is worth around €30m (£26m). Also, any deal would likely take the form of a loan with an option to buy.
Domino effect is needed before the move can be made
The report makes it clear that the possibility of Porto signing Mathis Tell is directly linked to Borja Sainz's future. In other words, the move for the Tottenham player may require another transfer first.
But even if Sainz leaves, many obstacles will remain. Porto will need to find a financial formula capable of satisfying Tottenham, who have pledged around €45m (£39m) to sign Tell from Bayern Munich. Player salaries are also considered a challenge.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth remain interested, while Turkish clubs are also monitoring the situation. France's Lille and Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt are also in the picture.
Mathis Tell made 38 appearances for Tottenham last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists. However, questions over his long-term role at the club continue to fuel speculation. And it certainly seems like there will be an outcome that will please everyone involved.
