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Aston Villa targets Christian Kofane amid Watkins transfer concerns

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Aston Villa targets Christian Kofane amid Watkins transfer concerns

Summary

Aston Villa has approached Bayer Leverkusen for striker Christian Kofane, as reports indicate Ollie Watkins seeks a transfer to Al Hilal. Villa has firmed up plans to replace Watkins, despite rejecting multiple offers for the 30-year-old. Kofane, who made 44 appearances last season scoring seven goals, has attracted strong interest over the past year. Leverkusen has stated they do not want to sell Kofane following Villa's contact. Aston Villa is exploring various striker options, also pursuing Jean-Philippe Mateta and considering Rafael Leao and Nicolas Jackson.

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Key Details

•Aston Villa targets Christian Kofane from Bayer Leverkusen.
•Watkins reportedly wishes to join Al Hilal.
•Villa rejected a £45 million offer for Watkins.
•Kofane had seven goals in 44 appearances last season.
•Villa also exploring other striker options, including Mateta and Jackson.

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9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Aston Villa make move for Bundesliga attacker

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