Gossip: Arsenal join race for Bayern forward Tel

Tottenham have agreed a £50m deal with Bayern Munich for 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, who is also being targeted by Arsenal. (L'Equipe - in French)

However, Tel would prefer a move to Manchester United over Arsenal, Chelsea or Spurs, so he is waiting to see if interest is concrete before making a decision. (i Sport)

Meanwhile, England striker Ollie Watkins would be open to joining Arsenal this month, but Aston Villa are determined to keep the 29-year-old. (Mail)

Finally, Arsenal have blocked 27-year-old left-back Kieran Tierney from bringing forward a summer move to Celtic. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Want more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip column

Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport