Tottenham Hotspur are in line to bring in another high-profile signing in the ongoing January month; however, despite their advanced negotiations, the Lilywhites are remaining cautious in dealing with Paris Saint-Germain for a move for centre-forward Randal Kolo Muani.
The Lilywhites face stiff competition from Juventus and Manchester United for the 26-year-old’s signature; it is to be seen where this goes amid rumours.
Obligation vs option, a game of chess?
At the moment, things circle around the Ligue 1 giants demand to include an obligation to buy clause in any potential loan agreement with any interested suitors, with the financials being quoted around the £50 million figure. However, Daniel Levy is reluctant to meet these terms so far, instead offering a loan deal with an option to buy (maybe the aftereffects of learning from Timo Werner’s failure to find his way in North London).
GiveMeSport insists that the only thing that is holding up a done deal for Spurs is the North Londoners unwillingness to include an obligatory purchase clause in the loan deal.
Muani weigh up options
Muani could turn out to be an ideal signing for the Lilywhites, but the player wants to weigh up all of the potential options before committing to any one of the destinations. Meanwhile, Italian giants Juventus have also put in a similar loan proposal and are increasingly confident they will be able to sign the French forward.
PSG are also willing to talk to any suitor, but Tottenham’s calculated caution could leave them further behind; however, what has emerged is that the Premier League heavyweights are apparently considering a fresh bid paired with incentives to make PSG take the bait without fully committing to an obligated purchase.
Tottenham are intent on strengthening up front in the second half of the season, and Ange Postecoglou’s interest in Kolo Muani is an indication of that.
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On the surface, Tottenham’s patient approach will be down to the final decision of Kolo Muani, which should come over the next few days.
