Tottenham Hotspur are in serious danger of missing out on long-term target Randal Kolo Muani as the Paris Saint-Germain star's preference is to return to Serie A heavyweights Juventus instead of heading to Hotspur Way, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed in his latest GIVEMESPORT newsletter.
Spurs have moved to within touching distance of adding Joao Palhinha to their squad as the Bayern Munich midfielder is preparing to undergo medical tests ahead of completing an initial loan switch which includes a £26million option to buy, but head coach Thomas Frank is in the market for further reinforcements.
Spurs Not Kolo Muani's Preferred Destination
Striker has been on north Londoners' radar for a prolonged period
Tottenham have reignited their pursuit of Kolo Muani, according to French media outlet Foot Mercato, and they are in a position to hand PSG an opportunity to get him off their books when Juventus have been struggling to seal his return following a productive loan spell in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign.
The 26-year-old striker has been unable to make his mark at the Parc des Princes since last term's Champions League winners agreed a deal worth in the region of £76million to lure him away from Eintracht Frankfurt in September 2023, resulting in admirers sniffing an opportunity to pounce ahead of the transfer deadline.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Randal Kolo Muani averaged a Serie A goal every 146 minutes during his temporary spell with Juventus
But Romano exclusively revealed in the newsletter he sent to GMS subscribers on Friday morning that Kolo Muani, who has been described as 'explosive', will only entertain embarking on a fresh challenge at Tottenham if a move back to Juventus falls through. The Italian journalist said:
"Kolo Muani has been appreciated by Tottenham since last January, but his priority is Juventus. He'd only consider other clubs if the Juventus deal collapses but, as of today, it is still on."
France international Kolo Muani still has three years remaining on his PSG contract, which allows him to pocket more than £210,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, but it has been made clear that he is not involved in boss Luis Enrique's plans for the upcoming season and that has given Frank hope of attracting him to Tottenham.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 01/08/2025