Arsenal are reportedly being offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randall Kolo Mwani in the January transfer window.
Arsenal He offered to sign Paris Saint Germain Striker Randall Cole Mwani In the January transfer window.
The 25-year-old recently scored a Man of the Match performance for France in the UEFA Nations League against Belgium. 2-1 victory.
However, Kolo Mwani is yet to make the desired impact domestically, scoring just two goals in the first nine games of the season in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Kolo Mwani has featured from kick-off in two of PSG's seven top-flight games so far (and came off the bench in five) and his overall tally for the French champions is 11 goals and six assists. 49 expeditions.
The former Nantes and Eintracht Frankfurt striker has four years left on his contract with Les Parisiens, who paid £79.2m to bring him to the club in the summer of 2023, but they are already preparing to cut losses.
Kolo Mwani 'offered to several Premier League clubs'
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According TBR FootballArsenal were one of the clubs that had the opportunity to sign Kolo Mwani during the January transfer window, and their agents have been in contact with several clubs in Europe to try to drum up interest.
However, France's international camp has also started operating. manchester united, city of manchester, Newcastle UnitedEdit, Chelsea AND Villa Astonindicating their desperation to find him a new home.
PSG boss Luis Enrique Kolo is said to be happy to offload Mwani in January, although a permanent deal is unlikely to be agreed mid-season, so the French champions could agree a loan deal before releasing him next summer.
If Kolo Mwani cannot be temporarily ruled out mid-season, his playing time is expected to decrease further in the second half of the season. Goncalo Ramos He will return from an ankle injury in December.
Despite failing to deliver at the Parc des Princes, Kolo Mwani has been in good form for France in the current Nations League campaign, scoring three goals and providing one assist in three appearances.
Why Arsenal should be open to Kolo Mwani on loan
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The domestic numbers do not make good reading for Kolo Mwani and Arsenal should not consider a permanent deal at this stage, especially with PSG hoping to recoup a good chunk of his £79.2m fee.
however, Michael Arteta The Frenchman could do worse than consider a loan in the second half of the season. Gabriel Jesus His stuttering gunners failed to revive their career.
Arteta and company may have to cut their losses on Jesus, which could well happen next summer if the Brazilian cannot shake his form or injury problems.
The temporary transfer of Kolo Mwani could give Jesus the boost he needs to return to his best and give Arsenal an alternative option in attack, especially Kai Howards Mandatory to fill Martin Odegaard In a deep position in midfield.
