Arsenal are expected to make an improved second attempt to sign 29-year-old Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who grew up as an Arsenal fan. (Mail) The Gunners are ready to make Bayern Munich an offer for 19-year-old Mathys Tel before the close of the January transfer window. (Football Transfers)

Mathys Tel is willing to pursue a transfer in the final days of the January window with a host of Premier League clubs now in contention for the Frenchman's signature

Bayern Munich have confirmed that Mathys Tel wants to leave the club in January amid transfer interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Tel has found it hard to get regular minutes in Vincent Kompany’s side, with the young Frenchman behind the likes of Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry in the pecking order.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

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Youngest ever Rennes player 🔥 Youngest ever Bundesliga goal-scorer for Bayern ⭐ Can play anywhere up front The French teen may be on the move 👀

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