Chelsea are currently in talks to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt – a player Thomas Tuchel wants at Bayern Munich....CONTINUE READING
That is according to L’Equipe.
Well, the French news outlet were mainly focused on Elye Wahi – it is said that Chelsea are holding discussions over a deal to sign the Montpellier No.21 as well.
However – within the story – it was said that Chelsea are also in negotiations to sign Muani.
The France international enjoyed a special 2022/23 campaign after joining Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes in the summer of 2022.
Muani scored one goal and provided one assist in three World Cup appearances as France reached the final in Qatar.
The 24-year-old also remarkably scored 23 goals and provided 17 assists in 46 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt, amassing a phenomenal total of 40 goal involvements in almost the same amount of games.
Muani’s outstanding efforts have caught the eye of German legend Lothar Matthäus, who tipped the Frenchman to become a future great.
The 62-year-old is quoted by Jeunes Footeux as saying: “For the Bundesliga, Kolo Muani is a major asset. He is impressive in his gestures, full of composure when facing the opposing goal and often has the last word in duels.
“Where he impresses the most is that he shines in every game. It’s the mark of future greats.”
Chelsea should go all out for Kolo Muani
In our view, Chelsea should shelve talks to sign Wahi and focus entirely on Muani.
The Bondy-born striker is a real handful for any opponent he faces, and always seems to be involved in the game no matter how dominant the opposition are, as Matthäus mentioned.
Muani combines excellent aerial ability with clever movement and quick feet, which he also possesses the pace needed to scare defenders – he seems to be a truly complete forward, as his incredible numbers prove.
Eintracht Frankfurt are said to want £100m for their No.9 this summer with Bayern Munich lurking – according to the Independent – and while that is a lot for Chelsea to pay, the Blues should push hard to sign him, given his world class abilities in attack….READFULL
