Arsenal tipped as top transfer option for forward amid Tottenham and Chelsea interest - Bayern Munich star could be at centre of transfer tug-of-war between London rivals

Tottenham have stepped up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. Several Premier League clubs are on alert after Tel informed Bayern that he is keen to leave before the end of the January transfer window in order to secure more playing time.

Tottenham are set to rival Chelsea and a number of clubs across Europe in the race to sign for Mathys Tel after he pushed for a transfer away from Bayern Munich, sources have told ESPN.

Mikel Artera wants new signings for Arsenal's frontline - in Nwaneri he has a player for his short, medium and long-term ambitions

Arsenal take on Girona in the Champions League tonight. It is the Gunners’ final game of the new-look league phase, with their automatic progress through to the last 16 without the need for a two-legged knockout play-off tie all but secured ahead of this evening’s visit to Catalonia.

Arsenal goalscorer Ethan Nwaneri said his match-winning strike against Girona that marked his full Champions League debut was “one of the highlights” of his career.