Chelsea Football Club has reportedly entered into negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to sign French international forward Randal Kolo Muani this summer.
The Premier League club, who are also the winners of the UEFA Conference League, are looking to recruit another centre forward.
Kolo Muani, 26, is currently on loan at Juventus, where he has impressed, scoring eight goals in 16 Serie A appearances during his loan spell that began in January.
He has remained with Juventus for the FIFA Club World Cup and recently netted a brace in their 5-0 win over Al-Ain.
Juventus is keen to retain his services, hoping to agree on another paid loan with an achievable purchase option.
Despite Kolo Muani stating he is happy in Turin, the door has not been closed to other options, with Chelsea showing strong interest.
PSG originally signed Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 for £76 million.
However, he has struggled for regular game time at PSG, making just 23 starts across all competitions before his loan to Juventus. PSG is expected to take a financial hit on the player, with his price reportedly set between £50-70 million.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Kolo Muani comes as the club seeks to bolster its attacking options.
They have already signed Liam Delap from Ipswich for £30 million this summer, a player who was also a target for Manchester United.
News of Chelsea’s interest in Kolo Muani follows reports that the Blues are considering selling Nicolas Jackson. Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge is in question after he picked up another red card during Chelsea’s 3-1 loss to Flamengo at the Club World Cup, prompting criticism from pundits like John Obi Mikel. Both Juventus and Napoli are reportedly interested in Jackson.
While Chelsea’s sources have generally indicated new forward arrivals would compete with Jackson rather than replace him, his recent disciplinary issues have complicated his position.
Chelsea is also linked with other strikers, including former PSG player Hugo Ekitiké of Eintracht Frankfurt, though they are reportedly unwilling to meet his £84 million price tag.
Kolo Muani, who typically plays as a centre-forward, can also operate as a winger on either flank, fitting Chelsea’s reported desire for a versatile attacker.
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