Tottenham have been informed of the key to getting a striker deal done on deadline day.
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Tottenham are said to be pushing for a late move to sign a new striker as they look to add depth at the top end of the pitch. It has been a respectable start from Spurs, who would likely have been pleased with six points from their first three games when looking at the fixture list.
The results haven’t been as thought, with a win at Man City and a defeat at home to Bournemouth, but two wins from three games is still not to be overlooked for a team who came into this season with a lot to improve on after a disastrous campaign of last.
During the Bournemouth defeat last time out, Tottenham lost Dominic Solanke to injury, with the striker picking up an ankle issue. Frank said after the game: “I’m hopeful he will be back after the international break."
Frank was then asked if he needed another striker given there are only two clear options between Richarlison and Solanke, although Brennan Johnson can arguably play there. "No. I would say not particularly,” the Dane responded. “To have the three strikers in the squad can also cause a problem as you can only play one at a time. It’s a fine balance. I’m not saying we will never go for another striker at another time but I’m happy with Dom and Richarlison."
Despite that, it seems Tottenham are indeed pushing to add a third strike ahead of Monday’s 7pm deadline. Three strikers may well be a wise idea heading into a Champions League campaign, and both Solanke and Richarlison have had some bad luck with injuries in the past.
PSG star Randal Kolo Muani is said to be Tottenham’s target on deadline day, with Fabrizio Romano posting on X: “EXCL: Tottenham make contact to explore Randal Kolo Muani deal conditions after interest revealed overnight. Spurs are informed of Kolo available + serious interest but depends on fee and numbers as PSG want obligation to buy guaranteed.”
PSG signed Muani for as much as £77.9million in 2023, and they are likely to want to make a big chunk of that back, albeit they may have to take a hit given the striker was loaned out last season. Muani spent the second half of last season on loan with Juventus, scoring eight goals in 16 league games.
He has made 36 league appearances for PSG in all, scoring eight times. Spurs will prefer a loan deal to see what Muani can produce in the Premier League, with the striker having been inconsistent in front of goal at PSG, albeit he did have a good run during that Juventus loan spell.
At this stage, it would be a surprise if Tottenham agreed an obligation to buy worth anything over £50million, and it would be a surprise if PSG agreed for a fee in that region, although there have been some reports claiming the European champions will slash their asking price to offload the forward.
Romano has since added in a new update: “EXCL: Tottenham have almost agreed personal terms with Randal Kolo Muani. Negotiations ongoing with PSG on deal formula as revealed, with Spurs insisting for an obligation to buy.”