Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has explained his decision to give minutes to Chelsea transfer target Mathys Tel during the 5-0 win over Hoffenheim. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Christopher Nkunku.

Latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours including updates on Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich and Armando Broja on loan at Everton

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich's sporting director Christoph Freund says the German club is planning to keep Mathys Tel, after several media reports linked the French forward with a move to Chelsea. Freund said Tuesday that the 19-year-old Tel was a “very important player” for Bayern and that the club wants to follow a plan for his development.