Aston Villa makes enquiry for Bayer Leverkusen's Christian Kofane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Aston Villa has expressed interest in Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old Cameroon international is viewed as a potential replacement for Ollie Watkins, who is linked with a move to Al Hilal. Despite Villa's enquiry, Leverkusen has no plans to let Kofane leave before the transfer window closes. Kofane has also attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Newcastle United.
- •Aston Villa has made an enquiry for Christian Kofane.
- •Kofane is a 20-year-old forward from Bayer Leverkusen.
- •The enquiry comes as Ollie Watkins is linked with Al Hilal.
- •Leverkusen intends to retain Kofane through the transfer window.
- •Kofane has previously been linked with Arsenal and Newcastle United.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa enquire about Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane
"Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane is the subject of interest from Aston Villa, according to The Athletic.The publication claims that the Premier League outfit have made an enquiry for the 20-y...
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