Christian Kofane set for new Bayer Leverkusen deal amid Arsenal interest

Bayer Leverkusen is moving to secure the future of 20-year-old striker Christian Kofane with a new long-term contract extension, potentially lasting until 2031. The move is intended to protect the value of the Cameroon international following a breakout season in which he challenged for a starting role.

Kofane has drawn significant interest from the Premier League, specifically from Arsenal. His agent, Eric Depolo, previously described the player as a ‘€100 million player’ who could serve as a top striker for a club for the next decade. While Kofane reportedly turned down several Premier League approaches this summer, including interest from Aston Villa, Everton, and Newcastle, a move to Arsenal appears complicated by Leverkusen’s intent to increase his market valuation beyond the €100 million mark.