Big fight for the signature of a nugget!

Ligue 1 clubs are in the race to unearth future football gems until February 3, the end date of the winter transfer window. Christian Kofane, a young 18-year-old Cameroonian striker playing for Albacete in the Spanish second division, seems to be one of the preferred targets. Author of 6 goals in 6 matches with his club's U18s, he recently made his professional debut, scoring against Racing Santander.

AS Monaco in pole position

According to information from The Team, AS Monaco would have taken a step ahead of its French competitors in this matter. The Asemist club would be ready to make a definitive transfer offer and loan the player until the end of the season. However, other Spanish teams like Real Madrid, Barça, Valencia or Villarreal would also be interested according to the Cameroonian press.

RC Lens and LOSC on the spot

But AS Monaco is not the only Ligue 1 team to follow the Kofane file. RC Lenslooking for offensive reinforcements at a lower cost to compensate for the numerous departures, and the LOSCwhich is already anticipating a possible departure of Jonathan Davidwould also have advanced their marbles to try to secure the services of the young Cameroonian.

A promising and affordable profile

Christian Kofanetrained at the academy of l’AS Nylon in Cameroon, represents a particularly attractive profile for French clubs. In addition to his budding talent and promising statistics, his young age and status as a developing player make him a financially affordable target.