Arsenal are ready to make Bayern Munich an offer for France Under-21 attacker Mathys Tel, 19, before the close of the January transfer window. (Football Transfers), external

Both the Gunners and Chelsea are investigating a move for Tel, while Manchester United are also monitoring the player’s situation. (Independent), external

Tottenham are also interested in signing Tel on loan this month. (Mail), external

Napoli have rejected a 65m euro (£54.5m) bid from Galatasaray to make 26-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen’s loan move permanent. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian), external

Newcastle United are set to beat several Premier League clubs to the signing of 18-year-old Republic of Ireland youth international winger Kyle Fitzgerald from Galway United. (Football Insider), external

Napoli have informed 20-year-old Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho’s representatives that they would be open to try to sign him again if Manchester United reduce their demands. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Steven Gerrard has reportedly requested to leave Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq after 18 months, according to reports in Saudi Arabia. (Mirror), external

Torino are the favourites to sign Chelsea’s Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei, 22, with Lazio now out of the running. (Gianlucadimarzio – in Italian)

Source: BBCsports