Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani as an alternative to Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
The Red Devils have identified the forward position as a top priority to be strengthened this summer, with Erik ten Hag keen on bringing in a world-class finisher.
Manchester United have already signed Mason Mount from Chelsea and are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal for goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
According to transfer expert David Ornstein, the Red Devils have already agreed personal terms with Hojlund. The 20-year-old Serie A sensation has emerged as a top summer transfer target for Manchester United.
However, his club side, Atalanta, seem unwilling to compromise on their €70 million valuation for the striker who has spent just one season at the club. United are unwilling to pay that amount for a striker who scored only nine league goals last season.
Manchester United are exploring possible alternatives to Hojlund in case a compromise cannot be reached with Atalanta. French forward Kolo Muani is one option, and the Red Devils are holding parallel conversations with the 24-year-old, as per Ornstein.
Kolo Muani also joined his current club last season and is contracted with Frankfurt until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani have appeared as the two frontrunners to lead Manchester United's attack in the 2023-24 season.
With United reportedly holding parallel dialogue with both players, here's a look at how they performed in the 2022-23 season for their respective clubs.
Hojlund enjoyed a relatively productive debut campaign at Atalanta last season following his €17 million transfer from Austrian club Sturm Graz.
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