Tel looked set to join Tottenham after the north London club agreed a £50m deal with Bayern, but the 19-year-old has reportedly rejected Spurs’ advances. That has opened the door to Manchester United and Arsenal, who are both keen to strengthen before the transfer window shuts on Monday night.

As reported by Mail Sport, United have held fresh talks over a potential deal for the young forward with deadline day rapidly approaching.

If Mathys Tel departs Bayern Munich in the closing days of the winter transfer window, Harry Kane will stand alone in the Bayern striking department. Not that Tel has been playing at the No. 9 anyway — but the French youngster was thought to be a potential center-forward and a deputy for Kane.