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Kofane puts Leverkusen contract talks on hold amid interest from Arsenal, Newcastle, Man United, Aston Villa and Everton

Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane has reportedly put talks over a new contract on hold amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester United.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 7:43 AM
Kofane puts Leverkusen contract talks on hold amid interest from Arsenal, Newcastle, Man United, Aston Villa and Everton
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Kofane has reportedly paused contract extension talks with Bayer Leverkusen amid Premier League interest.
  • Multiple English clubs are monitoring the forward, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Everton.
  • The permanent contract negotiations reportedly stalled over terms regarding the signing bonus rather than salary or release clauses.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane has reportedly put discussions regarding a permanent contract extension on hold. The pause comes amid widespread interest from Premier League sides, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Everton.

According to Sport Bild, the 20-year-old Cameroon international still intends to extend his stay beyond 2029, but negotiations hit a stumbling block regarding his signing bonus. Kofane reportedly turned down approaches from several English clubs in August, while Arsenal and Manchester United maintain contact with his management.

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