£69m striker now interested in joining Tottenham, despite holding talks with Chelsea this summer

Randal Kolo Muani is now interested in joining Tottenham – despite Chelsea recently holding talks with Eintracht Frankfurt about a deal.

That is according to Sacha Tavolieri.

So, what is the situation involving Randal Kolo Muani and Chelsea? Let’s take a look…

What’s the story?
Well, it was L’Equipe who claimed that Chelsea are holding negotiations to sign the France international, after he enjoyed a simply remarkable 2022/23 campaign.

Kolo Muani scored 23 goals and also provided 17 assists in 46 appearances last season, putting his name up in lights in his debut campaign at Eintracht Frankfurt, following a free transfer from Nantes in 2022.

Now, the German side look set to make a huge profit on the 24-year-old, who is said to be keen on the idea of joining Chelsea’s rivals Tottenham.

Tavolieri – a respected journalist – believes Spurs have sounded out Kolo Muani as they prepare for life without Harry Kane, and talks over a deal worth €80m (£69m) have begun.

The Frenchman is attracted by the idea of joining Tottenham, and the interest coming from the north Londoners is described as “huge” by the Belgian journalist.

Chelsea cannot let Kolo Muani move to Tottenham
If Chelsea allow Kolo Muani to join Tottenham without putting up a serious fight for his signature, it would be a disaster.

The Bondy-born striker is a phenomenal talent, and if Kylian Mbappe did not exist, many would presumably be talking about the Eintracht Frankfurt No.9 a lot more in France.

Mauricio Pochettino has already lost Kai Havertz, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku will not be at Stamford Bridge next season either.

Of course, Nicolas Jackson has arrived and looks sharp in pre-season, although Chelsea need another striker, preferably one with more experience than the 22-year-old, to be truly competitive next season.

Kolo Muani would be a superb solution, but if he moves to north London instead of west London, Chelsea fans would have every right to be furious.