The January 2026 transfer window is entering its final week. Journalist Ekrem Konur breaks news that could see Randal Kolo Muani depart Tottenham Hotspur sooner than expected. According to Konur, Juventus are seriously looking at bringing the French forward back to Italy for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. This development follows a rough six months for the striker in North London.
Randal Kolo Muani Eyeing Italy Return After Difficult Tottenham Stint
Kolo Muani joined Tottenham on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Tottenham and PSG orchestrated this move after a permanent transfer to Juventus collapsed. Strained relations between the Parisian and Turin hierarchies caused that collapse.
The back to Italy phrasing in Konur’s report references Kolo Muani’s successful loan spell at the Allianz Stadium during the latter half of the 2024/25 season. He netted 10 goals in 22 appearances during that time.
Even with that previous success in Serie A, his time in the Premier League has been far less fruitful. The report further highlights that a recent attempt to make his move to Spurs permanent has failed. This signals that the Tottenham board has likely seen enough to pull the plug on any long-term commitment.
A Gamble That Backfired
Observers can only describe Kolo Muani’s tenure at Tottenham as a misfire. Spurs brought him in to provide cover for the injury-prone Dominic Solanke. They also hoped he would add versatility alongside marquee signing Xavi Simons. However, the Frenchman has looked out of his depth in English football. His return of zero goals in 15 Premier League appearances is damning for a player earning £150,000 a week.
Losing a forward mid-season is typically a risk. This is especially true given Solanke’s recurring ankle issues. Even so, Kolo Muani’s departure would arguably relieve Spurs rather than set them back. The 27-year-old has failed to adapt to the physicality of the league. He often drifts out of games and offers little presence in the box.
The permanent deal is dead in the water. Cutting the loan short allow Tottenham to free up wages. They could potentially pivot to a more clinical short-term option. On the other hand, they may simply rely on their existing attackers who have shown far more promise.