Tottenham Hotspur are seeking a move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani ahead of the transfer window closing.
Thomas Frank has had a bright start to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. His side have won their opening two games in the league before slipping up at home to Bournemouth this past weekend. The side were outplayed by the Cherries, showing little attacking output as they were beaten 1-0.
Frank has brought in multiple attacking signatures in the form of Xavier Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel making the permanent switch to North London. Despite those signings, which leaves the side with two strikers in Tel and Solanke, it seems Frank has his eyes set on another striker.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Interest in Kolo Muani Rivalled
With Fabrizio Romano revealing that Spurs are keen on a move for the French international, TBR Football revealed that the striker is also an option for Newcastle United. The Magpies have reportedly agreed a deal to sell Alexander Isak to champions Liverpool. With Callum Wilson having left earlier this summer, it was clear the side would need two strikers through the door.
Eddie Howe’s side has been engaged in more than one transfer saga this summer, with Yoanne Wissa said to be keen to leave Brentford. Newcastle have reportedly agreed a deal with the London club for the Congo international.
With Wissa heading to Howe’s side, it would open the door for Tottenham to swoop for Muani. Juventus were the only other side keen on the forward after his loan spell, but a move fell through. However, given PSG paid a figure in excess of £70 million for the Frenchman, a move could be pricy.
Tottenham loan move would require an obligation
While Spurs have been informed of Kolo Muani’s availability, a loan is said to be on the table. However, the European champions are said to want an obligation to buy in place for any loan deal. According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are almost close to agreeing personal terms with the Frenchman, but negotiations continue over the structure of the deal.
His time in the Bundesliga showed a promising player, but his move to Ligue 1 did not show the same player. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan with Serie A side Juventus, scoring eight goals in 16 appearances. Struggling in France could be a concern, given the difference between Ligue 1 and the Premier League. Brazilian forward Richarlison has struggled in North London. His two goals on opening day may have changed his fate with the club. The Brazilian has persistently been linked with an exit from the club. With Dominic Solanke out through injury, Thomas Frank has deputised Richarlison as the club’s starting striker.
The need for another striker with Solanke’s injury is clear, even more so after the Bournemouth defeat. However, with two big-money strikers on the books already, a loan is the smart move, complicating proceedings with PSG’s desire for an obligation. If the French international was to join permanently, an exit for Richarlison could be seen in future transfer windows.