Manchester United are desperate to sign a striker before the summer transfer window closes but could be about to suffer two setbacks as Harry Kane negotiates to join Bayern Munich.
Tottenhamhave opened talks over a £69million move for France international Randal Kolo Muani – as a potential replacement forHarry Kane.
Manchester Unitedthave already beenforced to turn their attention away from Kane, 29, because of Tottenham’s hefty demands andhave Kolo Muani on their shortlist of alternatives. The Red Devils are desperate to sign a new striker before thesummer transfer windowcloses on September 1, withAtalantahotshot Ramus Hojlund also targeted butnegotiations for the Dane having hit a stumbling block.
Erik ten Hag’soptions could be about to get even slimmer, though, withɾєρօɾτs from Belgiumclaiming that Spurs are hoping to pip them to the signing of Kolo Muani, 24. TheEintracht Frankfurtace has emerged as Tottenham’s priority target should Kane leave, with it being added that Kolo Muani is keen on the move to North London and thePremier League.
Talks have been opened after Spurs chairmanDaniel Levywas told by the club’s ownership that he must sell Kane this summer if theEnglandcaptain refuses to sign a new contract. Kane’s current Ԁєɑł expires in June 2024, when he’d be able to leave Spurs on a free transfer.
That has led to Kolo Muani being identified as his possible successor, with a £69million fee mooted. TheFranceinternational has also notably been looked at by Bayern, who appear to have a free run at Kane amid ɾєρօɾτs claiming that his wife and representatives recently visited Munich to look at houses and schools.
During an interview earlier this month, Bayern honorary presidentUli HoenessɾєⱱєɑłєԀ that the German giants are confident in their pursuit of the English talisman. “Harry Kane has clearly signalled in all conversations that his decision stands – and if he keeps to his word, then we’ll get him, because then Tottenham will have to buckle,” Hoeness toldSport1.
Kolo Muani is open to spєɴԀing a second season with Eintracht if a big-money move doesn’t come to fruition after joining from Nantes last summer. He scored 23 goals in 46 appearances for the German side.
Speaking toL’Equipebefore returning to pre-season training, the Spurs, United and Bayern target addressed speculation on his future.
“We’ve talk about it a lot already, but I try to be focused on my club,” Kolo Muani explained. “We continue our performances and we will see this summer. Afterwards, I always dreamed of playing in big clubs. I thought I was going to need some time to adapt, maybe a year. But everything exploded. Either way, I’m ready for any challenge.
“I ask the club to get me my statistics on my matches each time. I share this with my physical trainer to know what to improve. I do a lot of goals and assists, but it’s not at the level where I should be. I still miss quite a bit. This is only my third (full) season as a professional.”
