Tottenham have directly spoken to Tel’s representatives and even have a deal in place with Bayern over a move to sign him on a permanent deal. Tel, however, is yet to say yes to Tottenham and the feeling at Manchester United and Bayern is that the Frenchman is leaning towards a loan move.

Here are our Tottenham talking points after the 3-0 win against Elfsborg in the Europa League on Thursday evening

Manchester United, unbeaten in eight games in the tournament, finished in third place and Tottenham came fourth, ensuring the Premier League clubs both avoided the Europa League play-off round.

Manchester United beat FCSB to finish third in the Europa League league phase and qualify direct for the Round of 16 where they will meet one of four teams.

Manchester United appear to have stepped up their interest in wantaway Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel.According to Sky Germany, the Red Devils have made contact with the Bavarians over the

Sky Germany reports that Manchester United are the latest team to contact Bayern Munich over the future of forward Mathys Tel.United are interested in bringing in Tel on loan as the future of

The very latest on Mathys Tel with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham involved in a January transfer battle for his services

BBC Sport columnist Nedum Onuoha explains the effect the different mindsets of managers, physiotherapists and players can have on managing injuries.

Rangers will continue their Europa League campaign after reaching the knockout rounds for the fifth time in six seasons. A difficult campaign for Philippe Clement’s side domestically has been brightened by better showings in Europe,

Elsewhere, third-placed Nottingham Forest host Brighton, hoping to bounce back from last week’s 5-0 thrashing at Bournemouth, while Tottenham look to halt their alarming slide at Brentford