Man Utd ace Bruno Fernandes endorses move for Randal Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani, a budding star for Eintracht Frankfurt, probably hasn’t contacted Bruno Fernandes for his endorsement.
Erik ten Hag’s never-ending hunt for a new striker, though, may have been aided by the Portuguese playmaker more than he is aware of.
Since Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford last year, the Red Devils have been searching for a true striker and have pursued a variety of profiles.
What people are listed?
Ten Hag has put together a list of potential targets for the summer transfer market, starting with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur and Victor Osimhen of Napoli.
However, Man United appears to have given up on pursuing the household name combination due to their continuous financial problems.
If the Glazers could only ultimately approve the club sale, both players would certainly cost more than £120 million, a price that the Premier League giants could afford.
Rasmus Hojlund and Kolo Muani, two Atalanta starlets, have been added to the Dutch manager’s updated shortlist as a result of the controversial owners’ continued obstruction of the takeover.
Hojlund won’t fetch an outrageous amount. The Red Devils are doubtful about his capacity to consistently deliver at the highest level, though, given that he was unable to secure a regular starting position in Bergamo.
Given that Kolo Muani was a dominant force in the Bundesliga last season, the Old Trafford leadership is much more excited when his name is mentioned.
The 24-year-old established himself as one of the top players in the division in his first season in Germany’s top division by scoring 15 goals and dishing out 14 assists over the course of 32 league appearances.
Fernandes has said what?
Fernandes praised the Frankfurt jewel in his conversation with Royaltiz, giving his bosses the go-ahead to locate Kolo Muani.
He remarked, “Kolo Muani, I think he is doing really well.” “We saw that he was good during the World Cup, but I believe that he has been performing even better this season.
“I consider him to be one of the most promising players in the world right now, along with Rafa [Leao]. He has likely reached the stage where he can join a big club.
The ex-Nantes forward’s rapid development at Deutsche Bank Park has caught Man United’s attention, but they are also aware of his hefty £85 million price tag, which might be a roadblock.
In addition to Man United, Kolo Muani has being targeted by defending Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich as a potential long-term successor for Robert Lewandowski.
However, Bayern recently began an attempt to deny Tottenham access to Kane, opening the door for United to sign the Frankfurt striker.
Why could Man United benefit from Kane’s departure to Bayern?
Long after Kane has left the field of professional football, his unrivalled scoring prowess in the Premier League will be recorded in history.
The Englishman might not be as deadly at another club, but Tottenham won’t find another prolific goal scorer anytime soon.
Kane has played his whole Premier League career in London, where he has established a comfortable routine and grown accustomed to having the entire squad on his side.
Ten Hag’s first season saw Man United emerge from a ten-year slumber, but the Red Devils are still ‘work in progress,’ so it might be difficult for the England captain to succeed right away.
In addition, before the 2023–24 season begins, he will turn 30.
Kolo Muani has already proven to be a beast, as evidenced by his outstanding performances for Frankfurt and his World Cup exploits with France in 2022, but he is still developing.
He would be a little less expensive option in terms of cost, but there’s no disputing that Man United would still pay a fortune for his possible arrival.
But when combined with his contemporaries, such Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Jadon Sancho, this fresh crop of bright young prospects may play a significant role in defining a new era at Old Trafford.
The Frenchman’s game is less refined than Kane’s, but if Ten Hag can maximize his potential, United will have a top-tier striker for years to come.