The loanee has struggled to prove his worth at Tottenham.
Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani has yet to prove his worth at N17 since making the move from PSG last summer. The Frenchman arrived on a season-long loan deal without an option to buy, and it is fair to say that he has struggled to make an impact for the Lilywhites under Thomas Frank’s guidance. The 27-year-old is still searching for his first Premier League goal of the season.
Kolo Muani joined Spurs on deadline day as the club looked to back Thomas Frank during the summer transfer window. However, the PSG loanee has found it difficult to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. He has looked a shadow of the player who impressed during his loan spell at Juventus in the second half of last season and has failed to replicate that form in North London.
The prolific attacker has enjoyed more success in the Champions League, scoring three goals in the competition this season. Notably, all three of Kolo Muani’s goals for the Lilywhites have come against his former clubs PSG and Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite his encouraging performances in Europe, there remains a strong possibility that the 27-year-old could miss out on selection for Didier Deschamps’ World Cup squad this summer.
Tottenham unlikely to sanction an early exit for Randal Kolo Muani
Tottenham supporters have grown frustrated with Randal Kolo Muani’s displays this season. The striker has failed to win over the fanbase and has struggled to find consistent form under Thomas Frank. His lack of impact has seen him fall down the pecking order at N17, with the Danish tactician opting to start Dominic Solanke ahead of him in recent matches.
As a result, it comes as little surprise that the France international has been keen on an early exit from N17 and cutting his loan spell short. Recent reports have linked Kolo Muani with a potential return to Juventus on loan for the second half of the campaign. The Serie A giants are looking to strengthen their attacking options this winter and are interested in securing the 27-year-old’s services. The striker himself is also believed to be eager to return to Italy in an effort to revive his career.
However, a move back to Juventus now appears increasingly unlikely as the transfer window reaches its final stages. According to TuttoSport (via Give Me Sport), PSG have given Juventus the green light to sign the striker on loan for the remainder of the season. Thomas Frank, however, is reportedly the stumbling block, with the Danish tactician unwilling to sanction an early exit unless a replacement is brought in.
Spurs cannot afford to lose Kolo Muani with only hours remaining before the transfer window closes. The ongoing injury crisis at N17 means the Lilywhites must retain as much first team depth as possible for the remainder of the campaign. The Frenchman could even be handed an extended run in the side in the coming months, with Richarlison sidelined due to a long-term injury. Tottenham may yet be forced to rely on the 27-year-old to help them steer clear of a relegation battle and rediscover their winning form in the Premier League.
