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Arsenal eyeing move to sign 'electric' £35m Champions League star, Arteta wants him - report

Arsenal are interested in signing Bodo/Glimt forward Jens Petter Hauge ahead of the summer, according to reports.

The north London side are claimed to be admirers of the Norway international, who has been a revelation in this season's Champions League, helping Bodo/Glimt reach the last 16.

Hauge's promising displays have attracted multiple potential suitors ahead of the transfer window, with his former club AC Milan also discussing a return for the winger.

Bodo/Glimt are reportedly willing to cash in on Hauge if the right offer arrives and have placed a valuation of around £35m on the 'electric' forward.

Mikel Arteta Keen on Jens Petter Hauge

Jens Petter Hauge

According to SportsBoom, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is believed to be particularly keen on Hauge ahead of the summer, having been captivated by his performances this season.

The 26-year-old has been instrumental in Bodo/Glimt's Champions League success this term, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 12 appearances.

He scored twice in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham in September, as well as in victories over Manchester City and Inter Milan.

Hauge started his professional career with Bodo/Glimt before departing for AC Milan in October 2020. He made just 24 appearances in his only season with the Rossoneri before leaving on loan to Frankfurt in August 2021.

He joined the Bundesliga outfit permanently the following year and registered 55 appearances during his time in Germany, scoring three goals and providing five assists.

Hauge has won 14 caps for the Norway national team to date and returned to the squad for March's international break after missing the last four camps.

Arsenal Hold Talks for Christian Kofane

Christian Kofane

Arsenal have held talks over a potential summer move for highly rated Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane, the 19-year-old's agent has revealed.

The Gunners are among a host of clubs interested in the Cameroonian striker amid his promising debut season in Germany, registering 15 goal contributions in 40 appearances.

Kofane joined Leverkusen from Spanish second-tier club Albacete last summer and is under contract until the end of the 2028/29 season.

The Bundesliga club are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of €60–70m (£52–61m) for the 19-year-old's signature this summer.

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