Tel spent the latter half of the season on loan from Bayern Munich, with Spurs paying an £8.5m fee for the temporary switch.
Signing Tel on a permanent basis is understood to have been accelerated after Spurs learned that Brentford hitman Mbeumo, who the club enquired about this week, still sees Manchester United as his preferred destination.
Man Utd and Spurs are both keen on Mbeumo (Photo: Getty)If United can agree a deal with Brentford, to at least match what Tottenham can table, then it is understood Mbeumo would take some persuading to change his mind on where he will play next season.
Tel showed glimpses of his talent in the Premier League this season, but a meagre return of three goals across all competitions for Spurs led many to believe the club would not take up the option to buy him for £45m at the end of the loan term.
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Tel did in fact reject a move to Spurs in January, hoping United would come in and make a late swoop for him, but changed his mind later in the winter window and joined on loan.
Tel’s move to Spurs was always set to be permanent, and the fact they have negotiated a lower fee is seen as a minor victory.
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