Arsenal handed boost in Kofane’s pursuit as Bayern Munich ruled out of the race for the Cameroonian

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen youngster Christian Kofane.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Bayern Munich will not be in the race for Kofane this summer. The Bavarians are focused on extending Harry Kane’s contract beyond 2027.

Leverkusen are pushing to sell the Cameroon international for around €60 million to €70m, with the Premier League likely to be his next destination.

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Kofane, who is enjoying a breakthrough season with Leverkusen.

The 19-year-old joined the Black and Reds last summer from Spanish side Albacete. He has recorded seven goals and eight assists across all competitions, despite not being a regular in the starting XI.

Kofane also impressed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring twice in four matches. He became the youngest goalscorer for Cameroon since Samuel Eto’o in the competition.

He is clinical in front of goal, holds the ball well, can combine with team-mates and likes to take long range shots.

Kofane took the opportunity to impress Arsenal manager Mike Arteta in the Champions League round of 16, despite Leverkusen losing 3-1 on aggregate.

Arsenal signed Piero Hincapie from Leverkusen last summer and will be hoping to leverage that relationship to secure Kofane’s signing.

Mikel Arteta’s side could make some changes to their attacking personnel this summer amid uncertainty over the futures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.

These changes could pave the way for Kofane and another forward signing.