Tottenham Hotspur star Randal Kolo Muani will be a prominent figure over the course of the campaign and only missed out on game time against West Ham United because he needs to prove his fitness levels at Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano has revealed in his latest newsletter.
Lucas Bergvall became the second-youngest player in Spurs' history to find the back of the net and grab an assist in the same Premier League encounter as the north Londoners sealed a 3-0 victory over the Hammers last weekend, while Pape Matar Sarr and Micky van de Ven also got their names on the scoresheet as head coach Thomas Frank continues making his mark.
Kolo Muani Needs Time to Prove His Fitness
Kolo Muani is at the forefront of Frank's thinking, according to Romano, despite the France international being an unused substitute against West Ham. When asked whether Tottenham have big plans for the deadline day recruit from Paris Saint-Germain, the Italian journalist said in his GMS newsletter sent to subscribers this morning:
"Yes. They are just building his fitness as he has been out of the PSG squad for a long time."
Tottenham signed Kolo Muani in the final hours of the summer transfer window, with the loan switch not including an option or obligation to buy, as there was a desire to provide the likes of Richarlison, Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel with fresh competition for a regular starting berth.
Spurs are covering the entirety of the striker's pay package during his temporary spell in north London, allowing him to pocket up to £210,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, and he will have another opportunity to make his debut when Frank's side face Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Randal Kolo Muani registered three shots on target and found the back of the net twice during Juventus' Club World Cup win over Al-Ain in June
Kolo Muani has been described as 'complete' by France teammate Kylian Mbappe, but he was forced to settle for a watching brief when Tottenham emerged victorious against West Ham as Tel was given the nod to lead the line and Richarlison came off the bench in the second half of the clash.
The 26-year-old has struggled to work his way into PSG boss Luis Enrique's plans since joining the reigning Ligue 1 champions from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth up to £76.4million in September 2023, which allowed Spurs to pounce as they aim to build on winning the Europa League last term.