Manchester United may have to match Eintracht Frankfurt’s €100 million valuation of Randal Kolo Muani to sign the French striker.
According to ESPN, Randal Kolo Muani will cost €100 million in the summer, with Manchester United keen on the striker. The 24-year-old World Cup finalist has come in demand due to good performances for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Randal Kolo Muani was virtually available on a free transfer last summer, and none of the English sides took advantage of his situation. Having left Nantes, the 24-year-old World Cup finalist signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on a Bosman deal. He then penned a contract until 2027.
Frankfurt were alert to the possible interest from clubs around the January transfer window after Kolo Muani had a decent World Cup with France. While he was not a regular starter under Didier Deschamps, he did come and make reasonable contributions on the road to the final.
He left a lasting impression on a few English sides, who may have attempted approaches in January. Frankfurt primarily wanted to keep him but could have set a massive price tag on his head. Clubs could have baulked at the request, with a few likely to make further enquiries over a summer move.
Frankfurt may stick with the €100 million valuations of the 24-year-old World Cup finalist. Tottenham and Liverpool were earlier mentioned as possible suitors. However, Manchester United are the one team constantly featured in media stories concerning a move for Kolo Muani.
Erik ten Hag seeks a new leading striker from next season. The media continues to link Manchester United with formidable names like Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen. Both forwards are likely to cost a massive fee.
Ten Hag may have to decide on securing someone experienced like Kane or go with a young option like Osimhen or Muani. The 24-year-old may remain third in that pecking order, but Manchester United will seriously consider his transfer.
Frankfurt reportedly will not budge on their €100 million valuation. Manchester United will negotiate their way through and possibly seal the deal for a bit less. The Bundesliga side’s demands show they are in a position of power. They must make a ‘crazy’ offer to prise the Frenchman away.
Kolo Muani’s contract until 2027 puts Frankfurt in the driver’s seat, as any transfer will happen on their terms. Manchester United are unclear about their funding situation, but there’s belief Ten Hag will have enough to make big signings.
Kolo Muani has had a fantastic season, scoring 11 times and bagging another 12 assists in the Bundesliga alone. His form and style of play could suit Manchester United. Hence, ten Hag remains keen on bringing the 24-year-old World Cup finalist to Old Trafford.