Manchester United have been linked with a number of strikers this summer, but reports suggest that the club has been put off by the €100 million (£86m) valuation of Randal Kolo Muani. The striker, who scored 15 goals in his first season in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt, was reportedly on United’s shortlist, but the club will not press ahead with a deal due to the high price tag. Bayern Munich have also been linked with the 24-year-old, but they too consider him too expensive. United remain in talks with Atalanta over a deal for their Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Heading 1: Manchester United put off by €100m valuation of Randal Kolo Muani
Manchester United have reportedly been put off by the €100 million (£86m) valuation of Randal Kolo Muani. The Eintracht Frankfurt striker was on United’s shortlist as they look to sign a new striker this summer, but the club will not press ahead with a deal due to the high price tag. Kolo Muani scored 15 goals in his first season in the Bundesliga after joining Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes last year.
Heading 2: Bayern Munich also consider move for Kolo Muani
Reports in Germany suggest that Bayern Munich have also considered a move for Randal Kolo Muani. However, like Manchester United, they consider the striker too expensive and are now pursuing a deal for Tottenham’s Harry Kane. Bayern’s opening offer of €70m (£60m) for Kane has been rejected by Spurs.
Heading 3: Manchester United in talks with Atalanta over Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Atalanta over a deal for their Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old, who shares the same agent as United manager Erik ten Hag, has reportedly already held talks with the club. However, Atalanta are also demanding an £86m fee for the striker, and United are looking to bring down the cost of the deal.
Heading 4: Harry Kane no longer a priority target for Manchester United
Harry Kane was initially a priority target for Manchester United, but the club has pulled out of the running for the Tottenham striker due to Spurs’ £100m asking price. United are now looking at other options as they seek to sign a new striker this summer.
Heading 5: United withdraw contract offer to David De Gea
In other news, Manchester United withdrew a contract offer to goalkeeper David De Gea after he signed a new deal with the club. The Spanish international had been in talks with United over a new contract, but the club withdrew their offer after De Gea signed a new deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2023.