• Versatile attacker keen to leave Bayern Munich
• Tel rejected permanent move to Tottenham last week

Arsenal are exploring a loan deal for Mathys Tel but face competition from Manchester United for the Bayern Munich forward.

Tel, who rejected a permanent move to Tottenham after they had agreed a £50m fee with Bayern last week, has expressed his desire to leave in this window having played only 252 minutes in the Bundesliga this season.

• England captain has most goals in 50 Bundesliga games
• Romero scores winner for Espanyol against Real Madrid

The Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich conceded three goals in the second half but beat Holstein Kiel 4-3 on Saturday, with Harry Kane scoring twice to set a league record for most goals after 50 games.

Bayern eased off in the second half and let in three goals in the last 28 minutes in a shaky second-half performance, but held on for the win that opened a nine-point lead at the top.