Mathys Tel's future may come down to a straight choice between Manchester United and Arsenal as both clubs push for his signature in what promises to be a frantic final two days of the window. Arsenal have also been mulling over to return with another move for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Tel last week announced his desire to leave Bayern Munich for first-team football, sparking a flurry of interest.
The 19-year-old has already turned down Tottenham Hotspur, despite the agreement of a fee with Bayern. Any deal may now hinge on the type of loan move the German club are willing to strike, as interested clubs would prefer an option to buy. Bayern naturally want to keep their own option on a young player who is highly rated for the future, and is only leaving as he wants more minutes. That is something both United and Arsenal can offer, including the possibility of Tel being an immediate starter.
