Despite Juventus maintaining its leading position in the pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani (26) this summer, a definitive transfer agreement remains unsealed. This ongoing uncertainty has put several prominent English clubs on standby, closely monitoring the situation, as reported by L’Équipe.
Kolo Muani spent the latter half of the previous season on loan at Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain. The French international began his stint impressively, although his performance level tapered off towards the campaign`s end. Nevertheless, Juventus has publicly voiced its strong desire to retain him. Correspondingly, Kolo Muani himself has made a permanent move back to the Turin-based side his primary objective for this summer`s transfer window.
Negotiations between PSG and Juventus aimed at facilitating this transfer are currently at a standstill. The primary obstacle revolves around the financial structure of the deal. Juventus is reportedly hesitant to disburse a significant upfront payment this year, while PSG is steadfast in its valuation, seeking a total transfer fee in the vicinity of €60 million.
Adding a layer of complication, Kolo Muani is reportedly frustrated by recent erroneous leaks in the Italian media. These reports falsely indicated that the former FC Nantes forward had already reached a contractual agreement on personal terms with Juventus, which he denies. While Juventus still holds the status of favorite to secure his signature, L’Équipe understands that Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are all actively waiting in the wings, poised to make a move if the current negotiations between the clubs ultimately collapse.