Arsenal are reportedly expected to make a formal offer for the transfer of Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane this summer.

That’s according to Christian Falk, with the German journalist following up on recent transfer rumours involving the talented young Cameroon international.

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Kofane has impressed in Leverkusen’s first-team this season, and it seems Arsenal are now expected to step up their interest in him, and Falk believes they’re the favourites over Bayern Munich for the moment.

As per CF Bayern Insider’s report: “Arsenal are expected to make a formal offer for Kofane during the summer transfer window.”

Elsewhere in the report it also states: “Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for the highly rated youngster, although they may prioritise alternative options.”

Christian Kofane transfer eyed by Arsenal and others

See below for a timeline of recent Kofane transfer stories as speculation over the 19-year-old’s future has grown ahead of the summer…

• 18th March – Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle are linked with an interest in Kofane by Sports Boom.
• 1st April – Arsenal described as ‘monitoring’ Kofane, while Real Madrid are also mentioned...