Arsenal target rising Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane (19) | OneFootball

Sky Sports – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – reports that Arsenal are among the interested parties in Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. The 19-year-old has been one of the breakout stars of the current Bundesliga campaign.

After resisting heavy recruitment efforts from the Cameroonian FA, Kofane also accepted an AFCON call up and scored two goals in four appearances for Cameroon at the recent continental championship. 

What makes Christian Kofane a breakout talent?

Kofane completed a controversial move to Germany’s red company team from Spanish Segunda side Albacete Balompié this past summer. The major personnel overhaul at his Bundesliga club enabled him to emerge as one of the major winners from Leverkusen’s training camp. 

Taking advantage of an injury to regular starter Patrik Schick early in the season, Kofane scored goals in back-to-back Bundesliga starts this past October. The youngster recently accomplished the same feat in the league this week. In total, Kofane has struck five times in the league this season.

Overall, Kofane has scored seven goals and recorded eight assists in 39 appearances for Leverkusen across all competitions this season. These spectacular rookie numbers – combined with his stellar AFCON performance – have enabled the teenager to significantly increase his estimated market value. 

Kofane arrived at Leverkusen as a €5m-valued player. He’s now considered a €40m talent via the latest transfermarkt update. Leverkusen – having only paid €5.25m to acquire him – should be willing to let him go early and turn a signifiant profit. 

Sky lists the price tag for Kofane at around €60-€70m.

GGFN | Peter Weis