Arsenal's interest in Christian Kofane, the Cameroonian striker currently playing for Bayer Leverkusen, is indeed real. This was confirmed by the player's agent, Eric Depolo, in an interview with Africafoot. Mikel Arteta, the Gunners' coach, is said to be particularly fond of the young striker's profile.
With Bayer Leverkusen reportedly setting a price for their goalscorer, Arsenal appears determined to bring the Cameroonian into their ranks. "Yes, Arsenal's interest is real. The coach (Mikel Arteta) likes him a lot," said Eric Depolo, confirming the persistent rumors. The agent also pointed out that Kofane's fluency in Spanish, a language spoken by Arteta, as well as the presence of William Saliba, who is from Cameroon, could be assets to facilitate his integration into the London club.
"I think it's still too early to say, but given that the player speaks Spanish, like Mikel Arteta, and that William Saliba is from Cameroon, I would say that Arsenal is in pole position," Depolo added. However, he clarified that Arsenal's current priority is to win the championship, and that things should accelerate once this goal is achieved. "Yes, there are contacts between Arsenal and me. But their current priority is to win the championship; from there, everything will fall into place."
The agent was full of praise for Christian Kofane's qualities, estimating his value at 100 million euros. "He is a player worth 100 million euros. With Kofane, Arsenal will have a top striker for the next ten years. I have never received so many calls in my life regarding Kofane. Currently, he is the best U21 striker in Europe and the most complete," he said. If Arsenal's interest materializes, Kofane could become a key element of the Gunners' attack for years to come.
The summer of 2026 therefore promises to be potentially decisive for the future of the young Cameroonian striker. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will take action and whether Kofane will join the ranks of the London club.
