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Tottenham battle Aston Villa for 20-year-old Bundesliga striker with three goals in six games

Tottenham’s search for a new number nine could take them to Germany in January, as the Lilywhites continue to look for a solution to their…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Tottenham and Aston Villa are both keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane.
Leverkusen are unlikely to approve a mid-season permanent transfer in January, pointing toward a possible summer move.
Everton previously pursued a deal for Kofane and still hold strong interest alongside Newcastle and Chelsea.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. The 20-year-old Cameroon international has attracted attention from multiple Premier League sides, including Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Everton, as Spurs seek to reinforce their attacking options in upcoming transfer windows.

Everton previously pursued a permanent deal for Kofane in the summer and reportedly maintain strong interest under David Moyes. However, transfer expert Pete O'Rourke indicated that Leverkusen are reluctant to let the forward leave mid-season, making a summer transfer far more probable than a January switch.

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