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Tottenham Hotspur are apparently interested in Eintrach Frankfurt midfielder Randal Kolo Muani, with the Frenchman seen as a possible alternative for contract rebel Harry Kane.
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While there have been some bold claims that the Lilywhites are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, journalist Sacha Tavolieri has revealed that Kolo Muani is the “priority” target for Ange Postecoglou and co, with talks already underway over a potential €80 million (£69 million) deal.
“EXCL. Randal Kolo Muani to be the priority target striker for Harry Kane’s replacement at #Tottenham,” the transfer insider wrote on Twitter. The level of interest is high, and negotiations with players have only recently begun. I realize that this transaction is possible since ENIC Group has given Daniel Levy permission to sell Harry Kane.
“It’s an 80 million euro deal.” Eintracht Frankfurt has previously held talks with clubs. Spurs have yet to respond. The French striker is eager to relocate. Wait&See”
This comes amid speculations that Spurs are preparing to move Kane if he does not agree to extend his contract at N17, necessitating the need to find a suitable replacement for the free-scoring marksman.
Randal Kolo Muani has how many goals?
There’s likely to be some real excitement among Spurs supporters amid the club’s tentative links to the aforementioned Mbappe, although questions will have to be asked as to whether the 24-year-old is actually a viable option, considering the sizeable fee that it would likely take to prise him from the Parc des Princes.
If a deal for the former Monaco ace – who has been the subject of a £260m offer from Al Hilal – is ultimately too much of a pipe dream, then Postecoglou has seemingly lined up a worthy alternative in the form of his compatriot, Kolo Muani.
While the latter man is arguably not of the same ilk as his international colleague – who boasts 310 goals and assists in just 260 games in all competitions – the former Nantes ace did catch the eye with 40 goal involvements in just 46 games in Germany last season, a haul not too far off that of Mbappe (51 goals and assists in 43 outings).
Lauded as “ice-cold in front of goal” by German legend, Lothar Matthaus, Kolo Muani had previously scored 23 goals and contributed 16 assists in just 83 outings for his former employers, although he truly came alive in the Bundesliga last time out.
With both men able to operate in a central role or on the flanks, they have unsurprisingly earned comparisons to French icon, Thierry Henry in recent times, with pundit Joe Cole noting Mbappe’s likeness to the ex-Arsenal man, while the Bundesliga website previously said of Kolo Muani:
‘Much like Kolo Muani, legendary France striker Henry started his career by impressing with his pace and trickery out wide before being repurposed as a centre-forward. Both players also clock in around the 6’2″ mark and cut very similar, rangy figures.
‘Kolo Muani also has a languid dribbling style and immense turn of speed that were hallmarks of Henry’s game – especially at a young age. He bears similar strength on the ball and a cheekiness to his play that will leave Bundesliga defenders both in his wake and cutting frustrated figures.’
The duo share an innate dribbling ability and a direct nature in attack, with the Frankfurt ace ranking in the top 7% of his European peers for progressive carries and the top 5% for successful take-ons, while Mbappe is only slightly ahead, ranking in the top 5% and top 1% for those same two metrics, respectively.
As a result, the similarities between the two could indicate that, even if Tottenham cannot sign Mbappe this summer, they may be on the lookout for the next best thing…