Man United receive bonus as Chelsea drop out of Randal Kolo Muani race | OneFootball

Manchester United have received a bonus in their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani, as Chelsea are reportedly not interested in signing the forward.

The Red Devils are keen to add more firepower to their feeble attack, as they have only scored 21 goals in 18 Premier League matches this season.

Numerous strikers such as Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen have been linked with a move to Old Trafford but one player that looks more certain to depart his current club in January is Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Frenchman is “almost guaranteed” to leave the French champions this January.

It is expected that the forward will move to the Premier League and it has also been stated that Ruben Amorim is keen for United to do a deal ahead of their rivals for the World Cup finalist.

Whilst teams such as Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have all been credited with an interest in the player, one team who appear to have dropped out of the race is Chelsea.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, “Randal Kolo Muani is not in Chelsea’s plans.”

They have a “natural respect for the player, but no approach expected in January.”

“Chelsea have several names on their list of possible striker options for 2025, but nothing imminent, and big confidence in Nicolas Jackson.”

Whilst Arsenal, Spurs and City will still be tough competition, the removal of Chelsea is certainly a relief as the Blues have proven time and time again that they will splash the cash to secure the signings they want.

Kolo Muani is currently suffering a poor season as he has only found the back of the net twice in 14 matches in all competitions.

With less than two days until the opening of the transfer window, there should be movement on the future of the 26 year old in the not so distant future.

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