Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 28-year-old Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman but have concerns about his fitness.
According to a report from Abendzeitung via Paisley Gates, Kingsley Coman will cost around £42 million this summer, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal and Liverpool decide to make a move for him.
The report states that the two clubs are worried about his persistent injury problems. The French international missed 21 games in all competitions last season. Arsenal and Liverpool might look to sign a player with greater availability, even though they are interested in the Bayern Munich winger.
Kingsley Coman has proven himself at the highest level with club and country. He is a proven performer and has won major trophies throughout his career. There is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the world, and he could improve Liverpool and Arsenal going forward. However, he will need to get over his injury nightmare to make himself appealing to a big club.
Arsenal could use Coman
Arsenal could certainly use someone like Kingsley Coman, who is capable of slotting into the wide areas on both flanks. In addition, he will chip in with goals and assist as well. Furthermore, the Gunners will be hoping to challenge for major trophies, and they need a deeper squad so that they can compete on all fronts.
The 28-year-old French international would be the ideal utility man for Mikel Arteta, if Arsenal can get the deal done. Meanwhile, Liverpool have been linked with the player as well. But it will be quite surprising if they decide to make a move for him, especially after signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus. Meanwhile, the Frenchman is keen on moving to the Premier League this summer.
Regardless, the 28 year-old could certainly help them improve forward, and he would add greater depth to their attacking unit. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs come forward with an official proposal to sign him. The transfer window closes tomorrow, so Arsenal and Liverpool will need to act quickly to get the deal done. Both clubs have the financial muscle to pay the reported £42 million asking price.
