Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani offered to Chelsea in Christopher Nkunku swap deal - Paper Round
Published 01/12/2024 at 22:34 GMT
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A swap deal could be on the cards as Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in exchanging their forward Randal Kolo Muani for Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku. Elsewhere, Manchester United had scouts watching Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush in Thursday night's UEFA Europa League match, and Manchester City could make a January bid for Real Valladolid's teenage defender Juma Bah.
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Nkunku to PSG in swap deal?
Chelsea have been offered Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani as part of a potential swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku.
That is according to a report in The Sun, which claims Nkunku is open to joining the Ligue 1 champions.
Nkunku has scored five goals in four UEFA Conference League games so far this season but has only found the net once in the Premier League, while Kolo Muani has two goals in nine Ligue 1 appearances.
"Paris Saint-Germain have offered Chelsea a surprise swap deal involving forward Christopher Nkunku, according to reports," writes the outlet.
"The Ligue 1 champs would be willing to send French international Randal Kolo Muani the other way if it meant they could be reunited with Nkunku.
"The Parisians are keen on bringing their former youth product back to the Parc Des Princes five years after he left the club.
"Nkunku still has five years remaining on his contract with the Blues, with his first season at Stamford Bridge marred by a series of injury problems.
"But with his current chances limited, the 27-year-old could be open to returning to his former side.
"World Cup finalist Muani, 25, is said to be being considered as part of a swap deal, as he is not in current PSG manager Luis Enrique's plans.
"Chelsea searched for a striker over the summer and Muani may well fit the bill in terms of competition for Jackson, but it is claimed that the Blues aren't yet considering such a swap."
Man Utd watch Marmoush
Manchester United had scouts watching Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush in Thursday night's UEFA Europa League match against Midtjylland.
The Egypt international scored a decisive second-half penalty as the Bundesliga side earned a 2-1 victory over their Danish opponents.
The Mirror claims The Red Devils were in attendance, as well as scouts from other top clubs across Europe.
"Manchester United sent scouts to Denmark on Thursday night to watch Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush," reads the article.
"Tottenham, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain also had scouts in attendance.
"Liverpool are also understood to be admirers of Mohamed Salah's international team-mate, who was the subject of two rejected bids from Nottingham Forest in the summer.
"But it now appears that United are taking a serious interest in the 25-year-old, although Frankfurt hope he will stay until at least the end of the season.
"Marmoush’s market value has risen considerably over the past 12 months, and the German outfit could seek close to £60 million to agree a sale. Interest from multiple parties, and a potential bidding war, will certainly help their hopes of getting what they want."
Man City target teenage defender
Manchester City could make a move for Real Valladolid teenage defender Juma Bah in January, reports The Sun.
The 18-year-old has appeared seven times for Valladolid in La Liga so far this season and has seemingly impressed City chiefs.
"Manchester City chiefs are tracking little-known Sierra Leone defender Juma Bah," states the outlet.
"Etihad scouts are keeping tabs on the teenage centre-back, who plays for Ronaldo-owned Spanish side Real Valladolid — and could make a move in the January window.
"Bah, 18, has made a big impression during his debut La Liga season after being signed on loan from AIK Freetong back home.
"Newcastle are also believed to be interested in the 6ft 5in youngster, with Everton and Crystal Palace watching him too."
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