Randal Transfer Saga Collo Muani Involves Three Giant Clubs

Randal Kolo Muani, the striker contested by three Premier League clubs (photo: x @JacobsBen)

JAKARTA - Liverpool, Manchester United, and Aston Villa are reportedly involved in fierce competition for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Randal Kolo Muani. The France international appears to be no longer part of PSG coach Luis Enrique's plans, having made just two starters in Ligue 1 this season.

Kolo Muani, who joined PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 for a 79 million transfer, is now the main target of several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and United, who are looking for reinforcement in their attacking lines. However, Aston Villa is also said to have joined the hunt for the 26-year-old.

Manchester United is the team that is considered the most in need of a new striker. By scoring just 21 goals in the Premier League this season, they set their fifth worst offensive record in the league. Plus, United are now in 14th place in the standings with just 22 points in half of the season.

Liverpool, on the other hand, have no major problems up front. Arne Slot's side have scored 45 goals in the league so far, thanks to Mohamed Salah's outstanding performance scoring 17 goals and giving 13 assists in 18 games. However, with rumors of Salah's ongoing departure, Kolo Muani could be a long-term option to fill the position.

Aston Villa, although not as productive as Liverpool, has yet scored 28 goals this season, making it the 11th best offensive record team in the league. However, Jhon Duran's disciplinary problems andulant Watkins' decline in performance led coach Unai Emery to look for alternatives in attack lines.

Despite being the target of many clubs, Kolo Muani's wages of more than 200,000 per week are a big challenge, especially for Aston Villa. The player still has a three-and-a-half year contract with PSG, meaning that permanent transfers may be difficult to realize.

For United, who are reportedly experiencing financial difficulties, the loan option can be the ideal solution. However, whether PSG is willing to release this player on loan is still a big question mark.

Apart from the three clubs, there is speculation that other teams such as Arsenal and Manchester City can also consider signing Kolo Muani.

For Arsenal, the absence of Bukayo Saka in the next few weeks will make them need additional upfront. However, considering Saka will soon be the main choice again once he recovers, permanent transfers to Kolo Muani may be difficult to justify financially.

Manchester City, which relies heavily on Erling Haaland, could also consider the player to ease the weight of their main goalscorer. Haaland has scored 14 goals in the league this season, while the team's second-largest goalscorer, Josko Gvardiol, has only scored four goals.

As an versatile striker, Kolo Muani has the ability to play in various positions on the front lines. He is known for his speed, dubability, and sharp goalscoring instincts. With a record of two goals in Ligue 1 this season, his statistics do not reflect his true potential, mainly due to the lack of playing time under Luis Enrique.

This transfer will not only provide an opportunity for Kolo Muani to revive his career, but also provide great benefits for the club that managed to recruit him.

With so many teams showing interest, Kolo Muani's future at PSG seems even more uncertain. For Liverpool, United, and Aston Villa, this transfer could be key to improving their performance in the second half of the season. However, only time will tell where this France international will dock.

The competition between Premier League clubs is only heating up the January transfer window, which promises many surprises in the coming weeks.