According to a Football Insider report, Manchester United has now gotten in touch with Eintracht Frankfurt regarding a transfer for Randal Kolo Muani.
What recent news regarding transfers at Man United?
Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta is still reportedly on Man United’s shortlist of four striker candidates for this summer. However, there are some concerns about the 20-year-old’s suitability for a significant transfer.
Other top targets for the Red Devils include Victor Osimhen, with whom they intend to speak soon, and Harry Kane, though a transfer for the Tottenham Hotspur forward is now unlikely given Daniel Levy’s reluctance to part with him.
Kolo Muani has been a target for United for a while, and they have finally made a move to bring him in this summer. At one point, United was planning a bid for the Frankfurt star in the January transfer window.
The 24-year-old’s transfer to Manchester United has reportedly been discussed, with Old Trafford officials speaking with Frankfurt about the possibility of finally making the move happen, according to a report from Football Insider.
The France international’s price tag, like that of other targets, could prove to be a significant roadblock, with the Bundesliga club planning to demand £85m despite interest from clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. To relieve Marcus Rashford of the goal-scoring load, the Red Devils are eager to sign a star striker this summer.
Will Randal Kolo Muani be a part of Man United?
The Bondy-born attacker, who was dubbed “special” by the media, had a remarkable 2022–23 season, scoring 15 goals and dishing out 14 assists in the Bundesliga from a central position while averaging just under one goal contribution per game.
When compared to his positional peers over the past year, the Frenchman ranks in the 97th percentile for assists per 90, so it makes sense that Frankfurt is demanding such a high price.
Since the striker is under contract with his current club until 2027, they are in a strong negotiating position this summer. If Man United decides they don’t want to spend £85 million, it may be very difficult to pull off the transfer.
Although the former Nantes player had a very strong previous campaign, there are doubts about his value given the fact that it was the first time in his career that he exceeded the 15-goal threshold in a league. Kolo Muani hasn’t yet shown that he is worth the money Frankfurt are asking for, so United may view a move as shrewd if he becomes available for less.
