Olympique Lyonnais made inquiries about Mathys Tel, a 21-year-old French centre-forward who is reportedly struggling at Tottenham Hotspur, as one of several potential loan options. The club considered Tel because they do not plan to invest in a new number 9 this summer. This interest was part of a wider search that also included Arnaud Kalimuendo, while Lyon's pursuit of Loïs Openda ultimately became more prominent.
In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Tel made 44 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. The France U21 international, who has a current Transfermarkt market value of €22.00m, joined Tottenham in July 2025 for a reported total package of €45-50 million.
