Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 13 Aug 2026
Arsenal eye £85m Kofane as Alvarez alternative
With Julian Alvarez off the table, Arsenal turn to a 20-year-old Bundesliga standout.
Christian Kofane
player
Player
Christian Kofane
Position
Striker
Current club
Bayer Leverkusen
Reported fee
£85m
What happened. Arsenal have identified Christian Kofane as a cut-price alternative to Julian Alvarez, who Atletico Madrid refuse to sell.
- Kofane is valued at around £85m.
- He would welcome a Premier League move in the future.
- Arsenal's pursuit of Alvarez has stalled.
Arsenal may pursue Kofane before the transfer deadline if they cannot land Alvarez.
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