Arsenal are in a transfer battle with Newcastle and Everton for Bayer Leverkusen star Christian Kofane.

What happened?

The Gunners, who are currently 1st in Premier League with 85 points, may need to bring in a replacement for Gabriel Jesus.

Why it matters for Arsenal?

David Moyes' Everton are searching for a new striker, as Thierno Barry struggled to make an impact during his debut Premier League campaign, scoring just eight goals.

What's next for Christian Kofane?

According to a report from Africa Foot, Everton are now leading the race for Kofane's signature, having recently submitted a concrete offer, as the Toffees look to strengthen their squad after a season where none of their players managed to reach double figures for goals in the Premier League.

Is Christian Kofane the right signing for Everton?

The 19-year-old Cameroonian has bagged 15 goals in 64 matches, which isn't exactly a return that suggests he is ready for a big move, but Everton are looking to take a gamble, with the team unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-30.

What are the alternatives for Everton?

Everton are also targeting other attacking reinforcements, including Chelsea's Liam Delap, who bagged 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich Town in the 2024-25 campaign, as they look to improve their goal tally, having scored 71 goals this season, with a +44 goal difference. With Arsenal sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table, they will be looking to make some key signings in the summer transfer window to maintain their position, and the signing of Christian Kofane could be a key one.