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Charlie Bennett

Louis Saha urges Manchester United to sign ‘intelligent’ Kylian Mbappe strike partner

Louis Saha believes Manchester United should go all out to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani.

It is no secret that Erik ten Hag is planning on bolstering his frontline this summer. The Manchester Evening News understands that Harry Kane tops the United manager's wishlist, with Victor Osimhen also under consideration.

However, another forward on the Red Devils’ radar is seven-capped French international Kolo Muani. Signed from Nantes last summer, the 24-year-old is enjoying a fine debut season in the Bundesliga.

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Despite Frankfurt languishing in mid-table, Kolo Muani has bagged 13 goals - putting him second in the goalscoring charts. Reports last month claimed United are challenging Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the race for his signature.

Ex-Red Devil Saha has urged Ten Hag to sign Kolo Muani - citing his partnership with Kylian Mbappe at international level as hope for Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. He told Daznbet: “I think Randal Muani would be a very good signing for Man United. Not only as a number nine… he can play either side of a three.

“He’s a very clever player, very quick, sharp with his feet and very intelligent. He’s already established a good link with Kylian Mbappe for France. He’s aware of everything.

“He has the talent to go short or long, he’s very clever and he will be a real danger in the Premier League if he comes, especially with Rashford and Sancho. That will be really hard for defences. It could be a very clever move, there is room for improvement.

“There are lots of names like that who can contribute. But Muani is a very intelligent player, he has lots of stamina, he can run all day and will fit into the game plan that Ten Hag loves. He’s one for the future. He can learn for a season, and then have a huge impact in the next two or three years. That makes sense.”

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