Randal Kolo Muani arrived at Tottenham Hotspur on transfer deadline day, as the North London club added another attacker to Thomas Frank’s forward line.
The Lilywhites signed five new players over the summer, with Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, and Kota Takai joining the Frenchman through the door.
Tottenham signed Kolo Muani on a straight loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain after his move to Juventus fell through.
Thomas Frank’s team were allowed to capitalise on Kolo Muani coming back on to the market, having initially failed to land him back in January.
Tottenham hoping to develop Randal Kolo Muani
Tottenham Hotspur are hopeful that Randal Kolo Muani will continue to develop during his time in North London, with the sense that patience will be required, Raphael Honigstein claims.
But should Frank and his staff help nurture the Frenchman in the right way, the striker has been tipped to play a key role for Tottenham.
Asked whether a successful spell at Tottenham could help him to kick on, Honigstein told An Echo of Glory Podcast: “Yeah, I think that’s certainly the thinking on his behalf.
“I think Spurs are banking on him to develop. I think it is going to be new for him. We’ve seen a lot of the forwards coming into the league this season; there is a bedding-in process.
“I think a bit of patience is in order, but if Spurs look after him well and develop him, I expect him to play a very big role in what looks a very exciting team.”
Dominic Solanke’s recent ankle injury forced the Lilywhites to spring into action in their search for a new number nine. The 26-year-old will now compete with Solanke and Richarlison for a starting spot.
Randal Kolo Muani could make his Tottenham debut vs West Ham
Kolo Muani’s Tottenham debut could well come against West Ham United after the international break, with Solanke sidelined.
Richarlison struggled against Bournemouth, meaning that Frank could now look to the 2022 World Cup finalist to lead the line for his team.
Simons could also join him in making his first appearance for the Lilywhites in what will be a new-look attack for Tottenham.
The other fascinating storyline will be Kudus returning to his former home at the London Stadium, where he could face a frosty reception.