Arsenal and Man United in contact with Christian Kofane's representatives
October 7, 2026 20:52
According to Bild, Arsenal and Manchester United have made contact with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane. The report was published on October 7, 2026.
KEY CONTEXT
Kofane, a 20-year-old Cameroonian, was linked with a move to the Premier League over the summer. Early links connected him to Everton before Aston Villa and Newcastle United entered the race. He declined moves to those clubs and remained at Leverkusen for the rest of the campaign.
On the pitch, Kofane enjoyed a productive debut season with Leverkusen, registering seven goals and nine assists. He has also scored three times so far in the current campaign. His hold-up play and physical presence have been highlighted in coverage as attributes suited to English football.
FINANCIAL NOTE
Kofane’s agent has previously indicated that Leverkusen could demand as much as €100m for the forward, according to the same reporting.
WHY IT MATTERS
Contact from two major Premier League clubs signals renewed interest in a young attacker who produced strong numbers in his first season and has already begun to score in 2026/27. Any transfer discussions would follow the summer links and his decision to remain at Leverkusen last season.