As has been well-established by now, FC Barcelona are out there for a brand new centre-forward heading into the summer season switch window.
It’s anticipated that come the tip of the season, and the Catalans are looking out for a brand new No. 9.
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Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid is the popular goal for Joan Laporta & co., however a transfer for him seems troublesome. As such, extra viable alternate options are being checked out by the Catalan giants.
Christian Kofane on Barcelona’s radar
In that regard, experiences that Barcelona are protecting tabs on Bayer Leverkusen and Cameroon teenage striker Christian Kofane.
Kofane had already attracted consideration throughout his time in Spain with Albacete. His youth and direct fashion of play within the Segunda División made him a goal for a number of golf equipment.
Actual Madrid have been reportedly in discussions to signal the 19-year-old, however hesitated, permitting Bayer Leverkusen to finish a deal value €5 million final summer season.
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Kofane has tailored nicely within the Bundesliga, recording seven targets and eight assists from 39 matches for Die Werkself, going from a substitute to a starter.
Christian Kofane is a person in demand. (Picture by Warren Little/Getty Pictures)
His rising stature additionally earned him a spot within the Cameroonian nationwide crew for the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring twice within the knockout levels. A lot so that he’s being hyped because the inheritor to Barcelona icon Samuel Eto’o in his homeland.
Premier League golf equipment additionally eager
Kofane’s rise has not gone unnoticed. His identify is now circulating amongst Europe’s main golf equipment, together with Barcelona and a few groups from the Premier League.
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His agent, Eric Depolo, has confirmed contact with a number of main groups, naming Arsenal as certainly one of his suitors.
“Arsenal’s curiosity is real. The supervisor charges him extremely, however there are different golf equipment,” Depolo stated.
“I believe it’s nonetheless too early to speak about his future, however on condition that the participant speaks Spanish, like Mikel Arteta, and that William Saliba is from Cameroon, I’d say Arsenal are in the most effective place for the time being,” he added.
On the similar time, Depolo revealed that Newcastle United, Everton, Brentford, Bayern Munich and Barcelona have all made contact, whereas stating that his consumer is value €100 million.
It stays to be seen whether or not Barcelona’s curiosity in Kofane results in something substantial.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.