Arsenal eye 20-year-old forward as Arteta seeks greater attacking efficiency

Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane as a potential permanent attacking reinforcement in a future transfer window, according to BBC Sport. The 20-year-old Cameroon international has scored three goals in six matches across all competitions this season, though he is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta previously evaluated Kofane when the clubs met in last season's Champions League round of 16. Kofane has recorded 10 goals and nine assists in 50 matches for Leverkusen since joining from Albacete in July 2025, and Arsenal are tracking him to add variety alongside Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres.