Manchester United are finally close to signing Bryan Mbeumo, but will also hope to bring in a striker once the Brentford ace joins.
It’s taken a while, but Manchester United are finally close to landing Bryan Mbeumo.
United have agreed a deal for Mbeumo, which will cost around £65million plus another £6million in potential add-ons.
Ruben Amorim will hope to see that deal completed quickly, and then potentially move on to signing a striker.
United have been linked with centre-forwards throughout the summer window, though the likes of Hugo Ekitike and Viktor Gyokeres look set to face United rather than make moves to Old Trafford.
Randal Kolo Muani to Manchester United links
United have looked at Tolu Arokodare from Genk, and could turn the attention towards a rather familiar name.
Foot Mercato report that United are back in the hunt for Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani.
It’s stated that United see Kolo Muani as the ‘ideal’ signing to bolster Amorim’s attack, though Newcastle United are also keen.
Juventus want to keep Kolo Muani after an impressive loan spell earlier this year, but United are now entering the race again.
Reporter Sacha Tavolieri adds that talks have taken place with United over a potential deal for Kolo Muani.
Aston Villa are also keen, eyeing Kolo Muani if United target Ollie Watkins leaves Villa Park this summer.
Newcastle’s interest is again mentioned, possibly as an alternative target to Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa.
The Bees are unlikely to allow Wissa to leave with Mbeumo set for United, so the Magpies could offer strong competition for Kolo Muani.
Randal Kolo Muani turned his 2024-25 season around
United chose Rasmus Hojlund over Kolo Muani in 2023, having looked into a move to sign the Frenchman from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Two years on, United are now back in for Kolo Muani, but his stock has been a little up and down since his £77million move to PSG, as noted by TNT Sports.
Kolo Muani only managed eight goals in 36 Ligue 1 games for PSG and was axed by Luis Enrique last season.
Juventus pounced with a loan deal until the end of the season, with Kolo Muani salvaging his season by scoring 10 times in 22 appearances.
The 26-year-old’s recent success in Serie A may tempt United into a deal, especially with PSG seemingly ready to let him go.
Bruno Fernandes once tipped Kolo Muani for success, and United may finally be ready to make them teammates as Amorim chases a new goalscorer.
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