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The representative of Bayer Leverkusen prospect Christian Kofane has stated that he is in "contact" with Arsenal regarding "genuine" interest in the forward ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
Kofane made his professional debut just 15 months ago, beginning his career with Albacete in Spain's second tier. He moved to Leverkusen for a modest fee last summer and has netted seven goals across 39 appearances in all competitions.
The 19-year-old Cameroonian international recently featured in both legs of the German side's Champions League last-16 exit against Arsenal. Following those matches, Sky Sport Germany's Florian Plettenburg identified the Gunners—alongside Real Madrid—as clubs "keeping tabs on" Kofane.
Developments have progressed further, with agent Eric Depolo speaking positively about a potential transfer to the Emirates Stadium in comments published by Daily Arsenal.
Agent Reveals When 'Everything Will Start Moving'
Depolo is quoted as saying "Arsenal's interest is genuine" and that Mikel Arteta "likes [Kofane] very much."
"There is contact between me and Arsenal. But their focus right now is to win the league—from there everything will start moving."
The agent also mentioned six additional clubs, including four from the Premier League—Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton and Brentford are said to be competing with Barcelona and Bayern Munich for his signature.
Depolo went as far as to suggest "Arsenal are in pole position" to secure Kofane based on somewhat loose reasoning—such as sharing a common language in Spanish with Arteta and William Saliba's Cameroonian roots.
How Much Will Christian Kofane Cost?
The original Sky Sport Germany report suggested a maximum valuation of $80.7 million (€70 million, £61.1 million) for Kofane, who offers long-term upside rather than an established track record.
His agent, however, cited a far more ambitious nine-figure asking price of $115.3 million.
Whether Arsenal would commit that kind of money—even at the lower estimate—on an unproven talent remains uncertain. The Gunners, regardless of whether they claim their first Premier League title in a generation this season, must address other positional needs heading into 2026–27.
A top-quality left winger—prompting reported interest in Anthony Gordon and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia—will demand a significant outlay, as could a central midfielder with Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson among those being evaluated. A new fullback is also on the club's list of priorities.