Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a late move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman as they look to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window closes.
With just hours left to secure new signings, the Gunners are exploring the possibility of bringing the French international to the Emirates—but there’s a catch.
Mikel Arteta's squad is currently short up front, especially with Aaron Ramsdale set to join Southampton, and the club’s attempts to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao have stalled due to high wage demands and the need to pay his release clause in full.
This has led Arsenal to consider Coman as an alternative.
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The hurdle in Kingsley Coman deal
Coman, who has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern following the arrival of Michael Olise, has been linked with several top European clubs, as well as interest from Saudi Arabia. However, his reported £300,000 per week wage demands could be a stumbling block for Arsenal.
While the Gunners have managed to trim their wage bill with the sales of Emile Smith Rowe and the impending departures of Eddie Nketiah and Ramsdale, bringing in Coman would still require careful financial planning.
Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu, is known for considering the long-term impact of signings, and the arrival of a high-earner like Coman could lead to increased wage demands from other key players.
Additionally, Coman has three years remaining on his contract with Bayern Munich, which means a permanent transfer would likely come with a hefty price tag. A loan deal could make the move more feasible, allowing Arsenal to benefit from Coman’s experience while maintaining financial flexibility.
With time running out, Arsenal will need to act quickly if they want to secure Coman’s services. If the deal goes through, the French winger could provide a crucial boost to Arsenal’s attack as they push for silverware this season.
