Editor’s Note
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Hoffenheim’s 19-year-old Ivorian winger Bazoumana Touré, who has made a swift impact in the Bundesliga with 2 goals in 16 appearances this season.
As the winter transfer window approaches, Arsenal is already working behind the scenes to unearth the talents of tomorrow. According to the latest information from CaughtOffside, the Gunners have set their sights on Bazoumana Touré, the young Ivorian winger who is setting the Bundesliga alight with Hoffenheim.
Arriving in Germany less than a year ago, Bazoumana Touré didn’t take long to adapt. In just 16 matches this season, the winger has already compiled 2 goals and 5 assists. But beyond the numbers, it’s his profile that appeals to Mikel Arteta: devastating speed, a rare ability to stretch defenses, and a confidence on the ball that is remarkable for his age. An undisputed starter at Hoffenheim, he has become one of the most closely watched players in Europe according to Football London.
The North London club is no longer just in the observation stage. Arsenal is said to have already begun thorough checks, including data analysis and systematic scouting. The idea is clear: to bring competition and energy to an attacking sector that is sometimes too predictable. However, the deal is far from done. Hoffenheim, aware they have a rough diamond, has set its price: £39 million (approximately €46 million).
While Arsenal seems to have a head start in the analysis, the competition is expected to be fierce. Manchester United, Newcastle, and Brentford are also in the running. For Hoffenheim, there is no urgency. The Bundesliga club believes the player’s value will only increase in the coming months and does not plan to sell its prodigy before next summer, unless an irresistible offer comes in January.