Arsenal monitor 20yo striker ahead of January transfer window

Arsenal monitor 20yo striker ahead of January transfer window Arsenal have been monitoring Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane as a potential transfer addition, according to a report. Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images Alex Howell reports for the BBC that Arsenal have been monitoring Christian Kofane as they look at potential forward options to add to their ranks. Howell writes that Arsenal were keen to sign a forward in the summer transfer window, but following the unsuccessful pursuits of Vinicius Junior , Julian Alvarez , and Morgan Rogers , it seems the team are still in the market ahead of January. 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker Kofane features on their shortlist, despite the player’s current absence with a hamstring injury. The Cameroon international had scored three goals in just 178 minutes this season, prior to his injury setback. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Kofane recently returned to full training with his current club, so he should be back in action shortly. But the striker remained on the sidelines for Sunday’s game against FC Koln , and he hasn’t been called up by Cameroon for the ongoing international break. He’s now been out for 38 days, or nine games. Arsenal got a close look at Kofane last season, as he featured in both legs of the Champions League last-16 tie against the Gunners. Though he didn’t score, his physicality up against two of the world’s best centre-backs was impressive. The player’s agent Eric Depolo then said in April: “Arsenal’s interest is serious. With Kofane, Arsenal would have a top striker for the next ten years.” Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images Kofane scored seven and assisted nine goals last season, averaging a goal contribution every 124 minutes on the pitch. That’s certainly not bad for a player who was still a teenager. Arsenal will presumably be watching Kofane’s return to match action with great interest, with the winter window now just a month and a half away. Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images