Manchester United are set to send shockwaves across the Premier League with a £105 million bid for a French forward to bolster their frontline.
The Red Devils have had a good season, finding themselves in the top three in the table and winning the Carabao Cup, as Erik ten Hag looks to reestablish Manchester United among the elite. Tonight, he takes his side to Real Betis in a bid to win the Europa League for a second time.
But as good as United have been this season, there are still concerns over the state of the squad right now. Marcus Rashford has been in stunning form – though fans recognise that another world-class forward is needed. Luckily, it looks like one is being lined up.
SportBILD are claiming that United are prepared to offer around a record bid for Eintracht Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani, who has been in scintillating form all season in the Bundesliga.
The 24-year-old moved to Germany last summer from Nantes and has taken European football by storm this term. Kolo Muani has 30 goals and assists from 34 matches up front – and was a part of the France squad that reached the 2022 World Cup final, stepping in for the injured Christopher Nkunku on the eve of the competition.
Kolo Muani ticks plenty of boxes for United, too. Physical, fast and technically blessed, the former Nantes man is able to operate across the frontline, though has been deployed as a centre-forward almost exclusively this season.
At just 24, there's plenty of room to develop, too. According to the Liverpool Echo, Manchester United could face competition for the Frenchman's signature from Liverpool.
Frankfurt's Kolo Muani is just one of a number of forwards being monitored by United. Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen were thought to be the top targets – though both would be difficult to prise away from their respective clubs. Still, Frankfurt are likely to demand a huge fee for their star player this season.
Kolo Muani is valued at €37m by Transfermarkt.
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Manchester United are looking to capitalise on their resurgence in the transfer market, with big new signings. Victor Osimhen is one option for €100m, Declan Rice is on the radar and Jeremie Frimpong could arrive as a new right-back. More outlandish theories include signing Kylian Mbappe and selling Marcus Rashford to Arsenal.
The Glazer ownership are not guaranteed to sell up – despite bids from lifelong fan, Sir Jim Radcliffe and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has underlined the importance of positive mentality at Old Trafford.
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