Manchester United have been told they will need to splash out more than £80million if they want to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Having allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to leave mid-season, United have made England captain Harry Kane their prime target in the search for a new striker. However, should Tottenham refuse to sell, there are other options on the table for Erik ten Hag and his recruitment team.
United continue to keep tabs on Muani during his breakthrough campaign which has seen the 24-year-old score 21 goals in all competitions. He also helped France reach the World Cup showpiece in Qatar and has earned six caps for Les Bleus.
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Muani only joined Frankfurt on a free transfer last summer. However, due to his impressive form, speculation over his future has once again returned to the fore with United heading up the list of possible suitors.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Frenchman. However, when asked about the striker, Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann poured cold water on the rumours.
He told German publication BILD (via Sports Mole): "When I look at the international market, I imagine a different number than €90million (£79.8million). More than this! He has a long-term deal. My absolutely ideal scenario would be that he stays with Eintracht."
Muani played 87 games for Nantes before signing for Frankfurt last summer. Since then, the striker has made 42 appearances - with 21 goals and 15 assists - and he is under contract for another four seasons.
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