Manchester United They hope the worst of their poor form is now firmly behind them. It wasn't easy for him Reuben Amorim Even now, with the Portuguese coach now 12 games in his tenure At Old Trafford.
In that period, the Red Devils have won just four matches, drawn two and lost six. They struggled defensively, conceding more goals, specifically 23 goals to 19.
However, the foundations are beginning to be laid. Jamie Carragher pointed out After United's 2-2 draw away to Liverpool was “almost a win for the manager in terms of his system”, there are early signs of positive steps.
Adding some attacking firepower to that side could be what United need and they have been linked with someone who can do just that.
Man United are targeting a new striker
The player in question here is Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Randall Kolo Mwani. It seems almost certain that the 26-year-old will leave the French capital this winter, but the destination currently remains close in sight.
but, According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports GermanyA move to the Red Devils became “more realistic” in January, with the English club now “determined to do everything in their power to secure his transfer” soon. Indeed, Plettenberg revealed that “direct negotiations” had already taken place.
However, they are not the only club chasing the striker on loan with an option to buy. Premier League rivals Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested, as are Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan.
Why Kolo Mwani would be a good signing
It has been a really tough campaign so far in 2024/25 for Kolo Mwani. The Frenchman has He played only 14 matches In all competitions, he scored just two goals and one assist, all of which came in the French league.
He started the season in really strong fashion, scoring on the opening day of the season against Le Havre. Two games later, he scored his second goal of the season, this time against Lille from the bench in a 3–1 win.
Despite the difficult season Kolo Mwani has had at Paris Saint-Germain in 2024/25, he has shown that he can be a lethal all-round striker.
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Firstly, his electric form earned him a spell with Eintracht Frankfurt The £76.4m move To the French capital. He scored 26 goals and provided 17 assists In 50 matches For the club.
For his country, the Frenchman has a really strong record. In 27 international matches So far, he has scored eight goals and four assists. This includes a goal on the biggest stages at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.
Signing players from Paris Saint-Germain, or at least whose last club was Paris Saint-Germain, has been beneficial for United in the past. This goes back further than Manuel Ugarte, who the jury is still out on after signing only last summer.
Edinson Cavani was the latest player to make United his next club after leaving the Ligue 1 side. he Join for free transfer In 2020 after his contract expired he became a hero at Old Trafford despite playing his best football during lockdown when there were no fans.
The Uruguayan legend was a pure goalscorer, and was once described as a 'genius'. By another former United striker, Dion Dublin. He scored 19 times In 59 matches For the English giants, grabbing six along the way.
His best season came in his first season with the club, 2020/21, where he scored 17 goals and five assists. In 39 matches He helped United reach the Europa League final and second place in the Premier League. It was certainly as good as Kolo Mwani's first season in Frankfurt.
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Kolo Mwani's first season in Frankfurt vs. Cavani's first season at United |
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Statistics |
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games |
46 |
39 |
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minutes |
3634 |
2182 |
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Objectives |
23 |
17 |
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Helps |
17 |
5 |
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Statistics from Transfermakrt |
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If Kolo Mwani can come close to the numbers set by the former Red Devils number seven, he will certainly earn himself hero status just like Cavani. He will certainly be hoping to make a potential move to United just as successful.
In fact, United may have a 'future star' on their hands. That's what German legend Lothar Matthaus described him as… During his time in Frankfurt.
If Kolo Mwani can rediscover that form, he could end up surpassing Cavani's legacy at Old Trafford.
