Arsenal eyes Christian Kofane to boost attacking options in January
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Arsenal is considering a mid-season transfer for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane as manager Mikel Arteta seeks to enhance his squad's attacking options. Despite a strong start to the Premier League season, the Gunners are concerned about their finishing, with six of their nine victories being narrow. Kofane, who has scored three goals in six league matches before an injury setback, is seen as a promising candidate. Arsenal is also monitoring Nicolo Tresoldi, who has been impressive for Club Brugge, scoring 14 goals this season. Arteta has emphasized the need for greater clinical efficiency in front of goal after a recent victory against Hull City.
- •Arsenal sits five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
- •Kofane has impressed in the Bundesliga with three goals this season.
- •Arsenal seeks to address issues with clinical finishing in matches.
- •Arteta has expressed the need for more goal-scoring efficiency.
- •Nicolo Tresoldi is also on Arsenal's radar for potential transfer.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal target Bayer Leverkusen starlet Christian Kofane to fix frontline issues in January transfer window
"Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a mid-season move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane as Mikel Arteta looks to sharpen his side's attacking edge. The Gunners have enjoyed a stellar start to the campaign but remain concerned by a lack of clinical finishing in tight matches.
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