Over recent years, Tottenham Hotspur have been lucky enough to have multiple top-level strikers on their books, subsequently giving the fanbase numerous incredible memories.
Harry Kane undoubtedly tops that list, scoring 280 times for the Lilywhites - cementing himself as the highest goalscorer in their history, taking the record off the late Jimmy Greaves.
However, other players haven’t been as impressive, with Roberto Soldado struggling to produce the goods during his own stint in the first team in North London.
The Spaniard joined the club back in the summer of 2013, costing a whopping £26m - a figure that was a club record during those years under Daniel Levy.
However, he only scored 16 times in his 76 appearances for the club, leaving two years later for a measly £10m and losing £16m on their previous investment.
This summer, current boss Thomas Frank has made a move to land his own centre-forward, but the player will undoubtedly be hoping to have a similar impact to the former rather than the latter.
What Spurs can expect from Kolo Muani
In a summer transfer window littered with multiple £50m+ additions, Spurs also made various loan deals to help make an immediate improvement to the current squad.
Joao Palhinha was added to the midfield department earlier in the transfer window, joining on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
However, on deadline day, Frank’s side also clinched the signing of PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan - despite huge rumours linking him with a return to Juventus.
The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at the Serie A outfit, netting 10 goals in just 22 appearances - subsequently getting his career back on track.
He joined PSG in a £76m deal back in 2023, but only scored 11 times in two seasons, before falling down the pecking order - leading to his temporary spells away from the Ligue 1 outfit.
However, he’s showcased in his recent spell in Italy that he’s capable of thriving with regular minutes, registering 70 goals in the professional game over the last five years.
The former Spurs player who’s outscored Kolo Muani
As previously mentioned, the centre-forward position has been a troubled one for Spurs since Kane departed in 2023, with record-signing Dominic Solanke struggling with his fitness since his own move in 2024.
The Lilywhites forked out £65m for his signature, but he’s only managed 16 goals for the club to date - with injuries halting his progress in North London.
The Englishman has been restricted to just 31 minutes of Premier League action so far in 2025/26, opening the door for Kolo Muani to stake his claim for a regular starting role.
However, former strikers at Spurs have also struggled to match the expectations put upon them, given the stature of the club - none more so than Vincent Janssen.
He joined the club in a £18.6m deal from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2016, with such a move generating excitement after the Dutchman ended the previous year as the Eredivisie’s top scorer.
During his first campaign in England, the striker only managed to net six goals - only two of which were in the Premier League - ultimately struggling to match the expectations he arrived with.
Janssen would subsequently be sent out on loan to Turkish side Fenerbahce, a move that would spell the end of his stint with the Lilywhites - only making three appearances upon his return to the club.
Such failures in England led to former striker Gary Lineker dubbing the Dutchman as “ a poor man’s Roberto Soldado” - a damning statement given the Spaniard’s own failures in North London.
However, in recent years, the 31-year-old has recaptured his best form away from England - now plying his trade for Belgian side Royal Antwerp, helping his current employers qualify for the Champions League.
He registered 13 goals across all competitions in 2024/25, subsequently outscoring new addition Kolo Muani (12) - highlighting his impressive form after his failed stint in the Premier League.
There’s no denying that the hierarchy made the right call in allowing Janssen to depart the club, with his transfer certainly one to forget given his lack of tangible impact.
However, Kolo Muani will be hoping to not emulate his disappointing spell in North London, undoubtedly wanting to hit the ground running in the clash against West Ham United on Saturday night.