Arsenal ‘exploring shock transfer for Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman’ as boss Arteta widens search for new forward
ARSENAL are considering a swoop for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta wants to sign a forward as he looks to better compete with Manchester City for the Premier League title this season.
Coman, 28, has been made available for transfer by Bayern, either on a permanent deal worth around £42m or season-long loan.
And Arsenal are considering a move for the France international, who also has major interest from Saudi Arabia, in particular Al-Hilal.
But the Gunners would prefer a long instead of an immediate permanent sale, report the Daily Mail.
The cost of bringing Coman to the Emirates will be key towards any successful move, particularly given the lucrative wages on offer in the Middle East.
He currently earns in the region of £300,000-per-week at Bayern.
Coman has just under three years to run on his current deal after signing a long-term contract in November 2022.
Arsenal are not ones for playing extortionate salaries – it was one of the reasons they stopped pursuing Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
The Gunners have brought in four new players this summer, but many fans are crying out for a top-draw forward.
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The new stars include have Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and the permanent signature of former loanee David Raya for just under £100million
Meanwhile Emile Smith Rowe‘s initial £27million move to Fulham has helped matters.
And Eddie Nketiah‘s proposed £30million switch to Crystal Palace will also offer some financial assistance.
Coman came through Paris Saint-Germain‘s academy before joining a five-year free agent deal with Juventus.
The World Cup winner then entered into a two-year loan with Bayern before signing permanently in 2017 and lifted the Champions League in 2021.
United were set for a transfer battle with Bayern back in 2017, with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested at the time.
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