‘My information’: Fabrizio Romano shares what could happen with Mathys Tel amid Arsenal links

At the age of just 19, Mathys Tel has a huge decision to make on his future in the coming days.

Indeed, the teenager is barely out of school, but now he needs to make a huge call on his career as he decides between a number of the biggest clubs in world football.

Tel is currently at Bayern Munich, but he also has many top teams in the Premier League courting him.

Arsenal need a new striker. Arsenal bid for Ollie Watkins this week, but after that move failed, they could ultimately end up going for Tel.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has been discussing the young striker’s situation, and what could happen with the forward before the end of the transfer window.

Mathys Tel of FC Bayern Muenchen prior the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on January 18, 2025 in Mun...

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What could happen with Mathys Tel

Romano shared what he knows about Tel.

The journalist says that there’s a chance that Tel does end up staying at Bayern Munich this month.

However, if Tel is to leave Bayern, he may well move on loan with his new club holding an option to buy.

“There is a possibility for Mathys Tel to continue at Bayern, but my information at this time is that Mathys Tel is still assessing all of his options. Especially for a loan with an option to buy, that is still a possibility,” Romano said.

“Instead of going on loan with an obligation to buy, so a permanent transfer to Tottenham, Mathys Tel could be open to a loan with an option to buy. Man United are very interested in this formula, let’s see if Arsenal decide to enter too.”

Which team should Mathys Tel join?

Tel has a number of options at the moment, and when you have such a difficult choice to make at such a young age, it can be overwhelming.

So, which team should Tel sign for?

Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Manchester United appear to be his main options at the moment, and there are pros and cons around each of those moves.

Pros of Mathys Tel joining ArsenalCons of Mathys Tel joining ArsenalArsenal are challenging for the title Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s first-choice strikerArsenal need a new strikerArsenal could look to sign another striker in the summerMikel Arteta’s good record of developing young talentsA lot of pressure in joining a team in a title race on loanArsenal are in the Champions LeaguePros of Mathys Tel joining ChelseaCons of Mathys Tel joining ChelseaChelsea are pushing for the top fourBloated squad means a lot of rotationChelsea need a strikerChelsea have been a very unstable club in recent yearsChelsea’s style of play suits Tel’s pace and directnessEnzo Maresca also likes developing young playersPros of Mathys Tel joining Manchester UnitedCons of Mathys Tel joining Manchester UnitedManchester United are keen on loan with option to buyManchester United are in the bottom-halfMathys Tel already knows Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro and Matthijs De LigtManchester United aren’t creating chancesNot much quality competition up frontPlayers who sign for Manchester United rarely improveAdded pressure due to club situation

Tel has a very difficult call to make here, but, in our view, a move to Chelsea may be best for the striker. After all, they would be offering first-team chances while they are also looking to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Tel has a huge call to make in the coming days, and it will be interesting to see which team he ultimately decides to join.