Chelsea are reported to be one of many prime golf equipment ‘pursuing’ a possible transfer for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane this summer season.
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In line with journalist Ekrem Konur, the Blues are becoming a member of different Premier League golf equipment reminiscent of Newcastle United and Leverkusen’s Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich in pursuing Kofane.
Chelsea have been linked with Kofane and will value as a lot as €70m to signal from Leverkusen this summer season, so learn beneath for extra particulars…
Nonetheless, different sources declare that Arsenal are at the moment the most definitely occasion and have already made contact with Kofane’s agent.
Arsenal in talks to switch Cristian Kofane
Florian Plettenberg gives an replace on Kofane, as we first reported that the Gunners are maintaining a tally of the highly-rated 19-year-old, see beneath…
The participant’s agent Eric Depolo additionally instructed Each day Speaking Arsenal: “Sure, Arsenal’s curiosity is actual. Mikel Arteta likes him very a lot. There are contacts between me and Arsenal. However their focus now’s on successful the league. Then all the things will begin shifting.”
“He’s a €100 million participant. With the addition of Kofane, Arsenal can have a prime striker for the subsequent 10 years.”
Ought to Christian Kofane be part of Arsenal or Chelsea?
Kofane appears like a participant with a variety of promise, so it might be a pure alternative for Chelsea, who’re recognized for investing a variety of money and time into creating elite younger gamers.
Kofane is extra more likely to play frequently at Stamford Bridge than the Emirates Stadium, however may additionally play a task in Mikel Arteta’s facet.
Arsenal have some points up entrance for the time being, with Victor Goqueres proving a bit inconsistent in his first season in north London, and Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus each battling health and kind.
Will probably be attention-grabbing to see if Arsenal can keep their benefit on this battle in opposition to Chelsea, as Kofane may clearly have a optimistic affect on each golf equipment.
