The 19-year-old has decided he is ready to leave Bayern this window in a major U-turn and Arsenal are weighing up a move for him this month, but face major competition

The French teenager exploded on to the stage in Bavaria, but opportunities have been distinctly limited in the period since

Mathys Tel and his agent have long ruled out a move away from Bayern Munich. However, the 19-year-old appears to have had a change of heart, with Fabrizio Romano and Sky Germany both reporting that he's seeking a move away before the end of the winter transfer window.

Bayern Munich and Mathys Tel have been doing a dance for weeks about his status with the club. When rumors arose of the young Frenchman wanting to go on loan, they were quickly squashed by rumors of a long discussion between Tel and head coach Vincent Kompany to define the attacker’s role.