West Ham and Newcastle are understood to be the “most receptive” to signing PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani, according to Jacque Talbot.
The footballtransfers.com journalist took to X on 21 November to claim that PSG, a Champions League regular, are open to letting the France international leave on loan with an option to buy.
Despite signing Niclas Fullkrug in the summer, the Hammers are looking for another forward in January.
Talbot wrote: “Told Newcastle and West Ham are the clubs most receptive to signing Kolo Muani. PSG open to option-to-buy loan in January. My info is that Man Utd are not in running at this stage. Amorim settling in – Ineos focused on English market.”
West Ham must consider signing Randal Kolo Muani in January
Fullkrug has not met expectations and has faced injury issues since his summer transfer, failing to make a significant impact before being sidelined.
Kolo Muani, on the other hand, offers proven quality with his impressive record at Eintracht Frankfurt and for the French national team, suggesting he could effectively bolster the club’s attackHis versatility across the front line provides tactical flexibility, which is beneficial for any manager.
Additionally, the option-to-buy clause in a loan deal significantly reduces financial risk, allowing West Ham to assess the 25-year-old’s fit within the team without a long-term commitment upfront.This move also aligns with their need for a more dynamic and clinical striker to improve their offensive output, especially given the interest from other top clubs like Newcastle, indicating his value in the current marketWhether or not they can convince him to sign ahead of Newcastle, remains to be seen, but work needs to begin sooner rather than later.
