Everton are being linked with a transfer move for Bayer Leverkusen centre-forward Christian Kofane, whose market value has risen to €40.00m.
The 19-year-old Cameroon striker, currently wearing number 35 for Leverkusen, is the subject of speculation over a switch from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, with the rumour dated 2 April 2026 and the probability of a deal listed as unknown (“?”). There is no publicly registered contract expiry date at Leverkusen, raising the theoretical prospect of a future free-agent scenario being closely monitored by suitors.
Kofane joined Leverkusen from Spanish side Albacete Balompié on 11 July 2025, having earlier progressed from AS Nylon in Cameroon to Albacete’s U19s and then the first team. His rise has been mirrored by a sharp increase in his estimated value on Transfermarkt – from €200,000 in March 2025 at Albacete to €5m three months later, and then to €12m, €22m and finally €40m during his first season in Germany.
The Douala-born forward, who stands at 1.89m and plays primarily as a central striker with his right foot, is listed in the Bundesliga as part of Leverkusen’s attacking group. He is yet to be confirmed as a senior international but is registered with Cameroonian nationality.
No fee, contract length or personal terms have been reported in connection with Everton’s interest, and there is no indication that Leverkusen are prepared to sell the player at this stage. The move remains at the rumour stage, with no confirmation from either club.
If a transfer to Goodison Park were to materialise, the step from the Bundesliga to the Premier League could prove pivotal in shaping Kofane’s reputation in Europe and defining the next phase of his rapidly developing career.
