Olympique Lyonnais made inquiries about Mathys Tel, a 21-year-old French centre-forward who is reportedly struggling at Tottenham, as a potential loan option. The club considered Tel because they do not plan to invest in a new number 9 this summer, as part of a wider search that also included Arnaud Kalimuendo. The France U21 international joined Tottenham in July 2025 for a reported total package of €45-50 million and made 44 appearances in the 2025/2026 Premier League season.