According to a report by Football London on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Arsenal are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane as Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta assess possible attacking additions ahead of the January transfer window.

The Gunners have made an impressive start to their Premier League campaign, winning nine of their first 10 matches. However, their goal-scoring figures have raised concerns about whether the current attacking options can maintain the team's title challenge throughout the season.

Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka are currently Arsenal's leading scorers in the league, with three goals each. Havertz has particularly struggled for consistency, finding the net just once in his last 11 appearances despite scoring against Liverpool. The German forward has also been caught offside 15 times, the highest figure in the Premier League according to the supplied report.

Meanwhile, Viktor Gyokeres has not enjoyed a regular starting role, featuring in the starting lineup for only one league match. These circumstances have increased discussions about the need for another reliable goalscorer when the transfer window opens in approximately seven weeks.

Several attacking players have already been linked with Arsenal, including Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, Monaco's Paris Brunner and Real Madrid youngster Endrick. However, BBC Sport reports that the North London club are also monitoring Kofane as they consider their options.

The 20-year-old Cameroon international has scored three goals in six appearances this season for Bayer Leverkusen. His progress has recently been interrupted by a hamstring injury, although his performances have already attracted attention from clubs assessing young attacking talent.

Arsenal supporters may remember Kofane from last season's Champions League round-of-16 meeting between the two clubs. Leverkusen were eliminated after Arsenal secured a 3-1 aggregate victory, but the young forward demonstrated his potential against William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

His pace, physical strength and aerial ability made him a difficult opponent for Arsenal's defensive partnership. Those qualities could offer Arteta another attacking option, particularly because Kofane possesses attributes that differ from those of Gyokeres.

Since joining Bayer Leverkusen in July 2025, the striker has registered 10 goals and nine assists in 50 appearances. Although these figures demonstrate encouraging development, his limited experience means he would still require time to establish himself at a club competing for major honours.

Arsenal's immediate priority, however, may be securing an established forward capable of delivering consistent goals. Kofane could represent a promising long-term investment, but relying on another developing player might not address their current attacking concerns.

The Gunners have previously been linked with high-profile targets such as Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez, while Morgan Rogers eventually joined Chelsea. Whether Arsenal pursue an experienced striker or make a move for Kofane remains uncertain, but their January recruitment could prove important to their Premier League ambitions.