Arsenal have reportedly added Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman to a list of potential replacements for the injured Bukayo Saka.
The Gunners are seemingly considering whether to strengthen their attacking options after being dealt a significant blow by Saka's hamstring injury.
Saka is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a hamstring problem in December.
As a result, Mikel Arteta has been left with Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling as his wide options, although the latter is also on the sidelines at the moment.
Arsenal were believed to be eyeing Bryan Mbeumo as a potential candidate to strengthen in the wide areas, but they may find it difficult to meet Brentford's £50m asking price.
Arsenal considering Coman as Saka replacement
According to Football Insider, Arsenal are now weighing up whether to make a surprise move to sign Coman from Bayern.
The report claims that the Gunners are considering Coman as a potential target following the news that they could be without Saka for an extended period.
Arsenal will have to decide whether to pursue a move for Coman before the winter transfer window shuts on February 3.
Bayern are under no immediate pressure to part ways with the Frenchman, with his current contract set to run until June 2027.
Could Coman leave Bayern in January?
Coman has enjoyed significant success during his time with the German giants, having won eight Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokals, six German Super Cups, the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
In total, the France international has scored 67 goals and provided 68 assists in 313 competitive appearances for the Bavarians.
However, Coman has not been a guaranteed starter in Vincent Kompany's side, settling for nine starts in 19 competitive appearances this season.
Having found himself in and out of the starting lineup, Coman could potentially seek a fresh challenge away from the Allianz Arena.
With that said, it seems unlikely that Bayern would sanction his departure in the middle of the season without finding a replacement first.
