Report: Randal Kolo Muani has now finally decided whether he will join Tottenham or Juventus on loan
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani has strongly been linked with moves to both Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus this month.
A few days ago, TBR Football exclusively confirmed Tottenham guaranteed Kolo Muani a starting place over Son-Heung min in the side.
Since heading to PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt, the World Cup finalist’s stock has plummeted in Luis Enrique’s eyes — as he is in desperate need of regular minutes now.
RANDAL KOLO MUANI STATS FOR PSG THIS SEASON | |||
APPEARANCES | STARTS | GOALS | ASSISTS |
14 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
So much so that Randal Kolo Muani has made just two starts in all competitions for the French giants — as it is time for the 26-year-old to look for a fresh start in his career.
Didier Deschamps asked Kolo Muani to leave PSG this January to get more playing time.
But the Frenchman has finally made a decision over his next destination.
Randal Kolo Muani set to snub Tottenham for Juventus loan move
TBR Football revealed Kolo Muani was even offered to Arsenal, which further emphasises the extent to which PSG are hoping to get rid of him this month.
Juventus believed they were Kolo Muani’s first choice as he looks for pastures new this January.
It seems like Juventus were justifiably confident as Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that the versatile forward has decided to make his move to Turin in the next few days in what could be a loan deal with no option or obligation to buy until the end of the season.
Thiago Motta’s side will not shift their attention towards bolstering their defence, despite the report stating that Vitoria Guimaraes left-back Alberto Costa has nearly sealed a deal to sign for the Italian giants.
Tottenham’s advantage over Juventus in signing Kolo Muani was reported to be that they were willing to add him to their roster on a loan deal with an option-to-buy.
Ange Postecoglou had requested Kolo Muani’s addition as well.
But Tottenham have been dealt yet another seismic blow this campaign, as they also languish in 12th place in the Premier League.
Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
12 | TottenhamTottenham | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 30 | 12 | 24 |
With Timo Werner picking up a hamstring injury recently, Spurs’ forward line has further been hampered as well.
Randal Kolo Muani was Tottenham’s “top target”
Journalist David Ornstein revealed that Kolo Muani was Tottenham’s “top target”.
Ornstein reported: “He's a target for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Juventus, who would all like to sign him on loan until the end of the season.”
"I think PSG would be open to letting him go on a temporary basis despite the fact that he is under contract until the summer of 2028 because he's just not getting the game time and they want to rebuild the value having signed him just over a year ago for a deal worth €90 million (£75.9 million).”
David Ornstein added: “I’m told that Tottenham see him as their top target for a versatile attacker.”
“Manchester United are looking at multiple options and Juventus are in the equation too. Those three clubs are being presented to me as being the leading contenders in this moment in time.”
However, it looks like Juventus have stolen a march on Tottenham in the race for Kolo Muani now.
Ange Postecoglou has every reason to be frustrated as the Lilywhites have tough tests in store against Arsenal, Everton, Brentford and Manchester United in particular in their four out of their five next league games.
Spurs fans will be hoping that their recruitment team had other forwards lined up in case Kolo Muani would opt to sign for Juventus — which looks to be the case now.