Juventus struggle to finalize a deal for Tottenham’s 1-goal striker who already played for ‘The Old Lady’

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The North Londoners officially closed the book on a deeply frustrating attacking experiment as their borrowed French striker formally returns to his parent club today.

The summer transfer window brings inevitable movement and necessary departures from the Tottenham Hotspur playing squad. The N17 faithful recently watched another temporary attacking acquisition officially leave the club following an incredibly frustrating domestic campaign. French international Randal Kolo Muani formally returns to Paris Saint Germain to conclude his stint.

Juventus struggle to secure Randal Kolo Muani following his deeply frustrating North London departure.
Juventus struggle to secure Randal Kolo Muani following his deeply frustrating North London departure. [Image via Getty]

His highly anticipated loan spell completely failed to deliver the required offensive output in the competitive Premier League. The 27 year old forward managed to score just one single goal during his thirty domestic appearances for the club. Consequently, the boardroom logically declined to make this temporary arrangement permanent.

This deeply underwhelming English experience directly impacted his international aspirations ahead of a crucial summer. National team manager Didier Deschamps officially omitted the struggling striker from his French squad for the current FIFA World Cup tournament. However, the talented attacker is fully expected to secure another major transfer very soon.

Despite returning to his parent employers, the striker is not expected to remain at the Parc des Princes next season. A recent report from Foot Mercato indicates that while another departure is highly anticipated, it remains far from imminent. One of his former clubs is currently pushing hard.

The Italian heavyweights circle the talented forward as Paris Saint Germain demand a suitable transfer fee

Juventus remain genuinely interested in bringing the physical attacker back to the Italian top flight soon. He notably spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan with the Serie A giants. He enjoyed a highly productive spell there by scoring ten goals in twenty two matches across competitions.

Those impressive performances convinced the Turin hierarchy to pursue a permanent deal today. Currently, Juventus have not reached a formal agreement with its French employers regarding a final fee. They must successfully negotiate those complex club terms before finalizing personal details there. The Lilywhites will now completely focus all attention on Roberto De Zerbi and his ruthless tactical rebuild.

Chynelle Dirksz
Chynelle Dirksz
A sports enthusiast turned writer, I bring a multi-sport perspective to my Tottenham coverage. From playing basketball, handball, and throwball to competing as an athlete, sport has always been at the core of who I am, and writing became the natural way to channel that passion. At To The Lane And Back, I cover transfers, academy news, and everything in between. When I'm not writing, I'm probably being outsmarted by my two Labradors.

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