Tottenham may face competition to sign Randal Kolo Muani permanently this summer amid persistent interest from Juventus.
Tottenham secured the season-long loan deal of Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but so far, the move has not gone to plan.
The France international has scored just four goals in 28 matches in all competitions at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium outfit, with just one of those coming in 19 Premier League matches.
Juventus tried to lure Kolo Muani out of Tottenham in January but the north London team stood firm on the striker. Now, reports suggest the Italian giants may make a move for him again ahead of next season, but PSG may be wary of doing business with them again.
That could work in Tottenham’s favour if they choose to pursue him again. However, their troubles in front of goal and their lowly league position of 16th may lead them to look elsewhere.
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Juventus eye Randal Kolo Muani again amid Dusan Vlahovic dilemma
According to Tuttosport, Juventus’ “favourite” striker target is Kolo Muani. The 27-year-old scored 10 goals in 22 games for the Italian team in the second half of last season, and it seems they want to bring him back to the Old Lady again.
The report states that Juve are prepared to offer around £35million for the Frenchman’s services, but whether PSG would accept that is another matter.
The French champions forked out an initial £63.4m for Kolo Muani’s services in 2023 from Eintracht Frankfurt but as the move has not worked out, they may need to accept a smaller fee.
Kolo Muani did impress in Tottenham’s 4-1 loss to Arsenal last Sunday but unless he has an excellent end to the season, the two are likely to part ways this summer.
That will definitely be the case if Tottenham fail to preserve their Premier League status, with Spurs currently four points clear of the relegation zone.
Incidentally, Juventus are still deciding what to do with forward Dusan Vlahovic, who is out of contract this summer.
The Serbian is reportedly keen on a Real Madrid move (aren’t we all?), and a Premier League switch is not beyond the realms of possibility.
His contract expires this summer and if there is no breakthrough, the 26-year-old will end his Juve stay. That will likely lead to a renewed pursuit for Kolo Muani from the Italian outfit.
Igor Tudor faces huge uphill struggle at Tottenham
Igor Tudor was sworn in as Tottenham boss until the end of the season following Thomas Frank’s sacking on 11 February.
The Croatian did little to lift the gloom around the club after a 4-1 drubbing in the North London Derby on Sunday in his first game in charge.
Tottenham have scored 37 goals in 27 games but their Expected Goals tally is 28.1. Had it not been for their sharp shooting in front of goal, they would be one point outside the relegation zone, according to Fotmob.
To make matters worse, they are without a whole host of key players: including Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall and more.
Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso could return for Tottenham’s trip to London neighbours Fulham on Sunday but they need to improve a huge amount if they want to secure their first Premier League win since 28 December.
Tudor has a huge job on his hands, as at this rate, Tottenham are sliding towards relegation off the back of their current nine-match winless streak.