DONE DEAL: Arsenal completes first January transfer signing as superstar pens Five-years deal
Arsenal are determined to land a new forward before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Manager Mikel Arteta has admitted the same in multiple press conferences, and we could see some transfer activity over the next few days.
Bayern Munich wonderkid Mathys Tel has been linked with the club lately, and journalist Fabrice Hawkins claims that a move could still materialise.
The 19-year-old turned down a move to Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night. He would prefer to stay at Bayern rather than join Spurs.
The teenager is now waiting for offers from Arsenal or United. Otherwise, he is prepared to continue at Bayern for the rest of the season.
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The youngster has had limited playing time under manager Vincent Kompany. He has played second fiddle to Harry Kane, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman among others.
Tel wants to play regularly during the back end of the season, and Arsenal could open the door for a late transfer before the winter window closes on Monday night.
The Rennes graduate possesses excellent pace and dribbling skills. He is comfortable with both feet and can play across the attack. His versatility would suit the Gunners.
Arsenal are currently short in attacking depth from the right wing and centre-forward departments following untimely injuries for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.
Tel could get valuable minutes from both positions. He could get more game time as the striker, considering Kai Havertz has squandered several clear-cut chances lately.
Tottenham were unable to prise him away despite agreeing to pay £50 million to Bayern. We believe the Gunners should explore a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer.
This would allow them to assess whether Tel can adapt to the demands of the Premier League. They can either sign him permanently or let him go based on the progress made.
