Ange Postecoglou insists Mathys Tel did not initially reject a move from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur, after the teenager joined on loan on deadline day.
Bayern Munich's Tel, 19, was also linked with Manchester United and Arsenal before opting for Tottenham, who have an option to make the move permanent in the summer transfer window.
The Carabao Cup action continues on Thursday with Liverpool hosting Tottenham for the League Cup semi-final second leg. The League Cup defending champions will be hoping to overturn the 1-0 deficit ...