Manchester United emerge as favorites to sign Tottenham target Randal Kolo Muani
Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani is expected to be on the move this month after falling out of favor with Luis Enrique. The French international has lost his place in the team's starting eleven to Gonçalo Ramos and having played less than 500 minutes at mid-season, a first division transfer seems to be in the cards for him.
Athletic journalist David Ornstein (h/t Football Transfers) reported it that manchester united have become favorites to sign the 26-year-old, ahead of other Premier League giants. Tottenham Hotspur. According to Ornstein, a loan is possible this month although PSG would insist on including a clause that forces the club to acquire him in the summer.
United are expected to look for a striker sooner rather than later, with Joshua Zirkzee's future uncertain and Kolo Muani becoming an option for the Red Devils. It remains to be seen whether they will proactively pursue a deal for the striker in the near future or wait for clarity on Zirkzee's future before deciding next steps.
Kolo Muani unnecessary for United
Randal Kolo Muani has not played in Ligue 1 since a lucrative move to Paris Saint-Germain from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023. For a player Manchester United are interested in signing, his numbers over the last season and a half are quite worrying. and no He doesn't read well, especially in one of the least competitive leagues in Europe.
Kolo Muani's move to the Parc des Princes was rumored to be around £80 million and the fact that his rating on Transfermarkt has plummeted to £25 million in less than 24 months also speaks to his lack of good performances.
Ruben Amorim needs a player who can guarantee him a regular performance in the final third, as the Portuguese does not seem to be determined Rasmus Hojlund as his main attacking option either. Signing Kolo Muani, even on loan, would be a step backwards and for the rest of the campaign, Man United would be better off with what they have.
In the summer, the transfer market is more open than in mid-season and if their finances are managed well, Manchester United could afford to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, who has a proven track record of success in the system. from Amorim and will be a much better signing than Kolo Muani.
