Newcastle United are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, according to his agent Eric Depolo.
The Magpies are likely to bring more attacking reinforcements this summer as manager Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his squad.
Kofane is attracting Newcastle and other top clubs after an impressive individual campaign.
His agent exclusively revealed to Daily Arsenal that the Gunners, Everton, Brentford, Barcelona and Bayern Munich also want to sign his client.
Depolo claims he is worth £87 million (€100m), but interested clubs are unlikely to pay that much for him.
The Cameroonian has bagged seven goals and eight assists in 39 appearances this term. He tallied eight goals and one assist in 20 games for Albacete in the Spanish second tier last season.
Newcastle have failed to replace Alexander Isak’s goals, with Nick Woltemade struggling recently despite impressing upon his arrival.
The German has netted ten goals across all competitions, but has just one goal in his last 22 appearances.
Yoane Wissa has scored just three goals all season, while William Osula has bagged four goals.
Kofane’s pace, strength, aerial prowess, technique and ability to defend well are qualities the Magpies need.
He was a menace against Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie and could prove to be a hit in the Premier League.
However, signing Kofane is a gamble. He has yet to prove himself for more than a season in top-flight football.
