Manchester United 'make contact over Randal Kolo Muani move'

The 24-year-old joined the German club last summer on a free transfer from Nantes and enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in 2022-23, scoring 23 goals and providing 17 assists in 46 games across all competitions.

Kolo Muani is under contract at Frankfurt until June 2027, but speculation over his long-term future with the Bundesliga outfit is rife amid interest from a number of top European clubs.

Indeed, both Man United and Bayern Munich are said to be the current frontrunners in the race to sign the France international, who has also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

Kolo Muani has hinted at the possibility of a summer departure from Frankfurt after admitting earlier this month that he wants to represent the "big clubs".

The Paris-born attacker has also revealed that his 'dream' is to play in the Premier League, providing Man United with a boost in their pursuit of his signature.

Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is prioritising the purchase of a new centre-forward this summer and Kolo Muani is believed to one of the names at the top of the club's list of targets ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

After Cristiano Ronaldo departed Old Trafford in acrimonious circumstances in January, Wout Weghorst has returned to Burnley following a brief loan spell under Ten Hag during the second half of last season, leaving United light in the attacking department.

A recent report claims that Man United have been put off by Kolo Muani price tag, with Frankfurt demanding £80m for their star striker.

Nevertheless, Football Insider reports that Red Devils chiefs have made contact with the German club to discuss a potential summer deal for the Frenchman.

Man United's current ownership situation and awareness of Financial Fair Play regulations is believed to be preventing the club from splashing the cash on several of their top targets this summer.

As well as Kolo Muani, Ten Hag's side are said to hold an interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Napoli's Victor Osimhen, but both striker are valued in excess of £100m.

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is also wanted by Man United, who has seen three bids rejected by the West Londoners including their latest offer worth in the region of £55m.

Ten Hag could also be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer as David de Gea looks set to leave Old Trafford when his contract expires on June 30, with Inter Milan's Andre Onana is believed to be on the Red Devils' radar.

Man United are keen to get as much of their transfer business done as soon as possible before they begin their pre-season tour with a friendly against Leeds United in Oslo on July 12.