United now want to sign 'versatile' £64m star in January, contact made with club and agents - report
Manchester United have been unconvincing up front in the Premier League, and they have netted only 23 goals after 20 games this term.
Manager Ruben Amorim may want more firepower in the final third for the second half of the season, and the club are already working on it.
The Athletic claim that United are ‘actively exploring’ a January deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan.
PSG and the player’s agents have been made aware of the admiration.
Muani is one of the best ‘versatile’ attackers in the transfer market this winter.
His ability to play up top or on the wings makes him ‘an appealing addition’ in Amorim’s system.
United in a good position to land Muani
The 26-year-old was one of the top striker targets for United in the summer of 2023, but manager Erik ten Hag eventually chose Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund has shown glimpses of his potential with scoring runs, but the Dane needs more experience to become a consistent striker for the club.
Joshua Zirkzee has not provided much competition as the back-up this season. Amorim may want someone experienced to compete.
Muani was a revelation in his debut season at Eintracht Frankfurt with 23 goals and 17 assists from 46 appearances across all competitions.
He joined PSG for an initial £64 million last year, but things have gone pear-shaped for him.
The Frenchman has only 11 goals and seven assists from 54 appearances. He has been limited to only 44 minutes per outing for Les Parisiens.
Muani clearly has not got regular playing time to prove his credentials. A new challenge away from Parc des Princes could bring the best out of him.
Amorim could be prepared to guarantee him a starting role with the shortcomings of Hojlund and Zirkzee, who have struggled in the league games.
United reportedly face competition from Tottenham and Juventus, but we believe they could have the upper hand by assuring him consistent minutes.
It appears a no-brainer decision to sign the £144,000 per week star on loan. There are lesser risks associated.
The club could consider a permanent deal if he were to make a good impression.
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Article written by Sri Aswin .