Arsenal's hopes of signing Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane have hit a significant bump in the road. The German club is looking to promptly secure a new long-term deal with the 20-year-old striker.
The young talent caught the eyes of Arsenal scouts after an impressive performance against Mikel Arteta's side during last year's Champions League knockout stage.
According to reports from Kicker, Bayer are close to extending Kofane's contract until 2031, despite his current agreement lasting until 2029.
This move is driven by the club's desire to protect themselves amid rising interest from Premier League clubs. Arsenal have been tracking the striker for several months, and his strong performances in duels against William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have left scouts impressed.
Earlier reports from TEAMtalk indicated that Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, has maintained contact with the player's representatives, who value Kofane at around €100 million.
In Leverkusen, there are hopes that the forward's continued development will push his price tag even higher, rendering a potential winter transfer virtually impossible.
