Arsenal are one of a number of clubs to try and sign Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel in the winter market.
Sky Deutschland state Arsenal are in talks with the Bavarian club over a deadline day deal for the striker. Bayern haven’t yet found an agreement with Arsenal for Tel’s transfer, and their demands are thought to be the reason.
Tottenham Hotspur were the first to show concrete interest and even reportedly agreed to pay €60m.
This seems surprising considering the 19-year-old has hardly featured for the German club this season. He’s failed to score and has one assist in 458 minutes from 14 matches this season.
Manchester United showed interest and the France U21 international was open to a move but they couldn’t find an agreement with Bayern.
Arsenal are now in talks with Bayern and ‘there is still time left’ for them to sign him. The report adds Bayern have further discussions planned with clubs in the ‘next one to three hours’.
Sky say Bayern want to include an obligation to buy if they let Tel leave on a loan transfer. They insist the frontman staying at the club isn’t ruled out.
Tel, who was initially reluctant to leave, was convinced to change his mind in recent days. On Friday, Bayern CEO Max Eberl publicly stated Tel, relayed by Sport.de, needs to decide whether he wants to go out on loan or a permanent transfer.
“Bayern Munich pays attention to the sporting aspect – building the best possible squad – the other thing is the transfer proceeds. Bayern cannot escape from this either,” he said.
“The transfer from Tel to FC Bayern was a very correct one, even if things are currently stagnating in terms of sport. It is not yet clear whether this will be a loan or a sale. That also depends on what the player wants. But we’re trying to reconcile all interests.”
Three days later, Sky are now reporting Bayern want an obligation to buy. It feels like the German giants are trying to use the local media to secure an exaggerated deal for Tel.
At this point in time, Arsenal or any other club [apart from Tottenham] aren’t willing to bite.