In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Aston Villa have been offered a chance to recruit Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. It has been stated that the French forward has been offered to a handful of Premier League clubs including the Villans with Unai Emery eager to strengthen his squad next year.
Kolo Muani’s Recent Form In French Football
The 25-year-old has caught the eye at times with his performances as the focal point of PSG’s attack. Kolo Muani has scored two goals in nine matches for the French giants this season across multiple competitions.
The French attacker has made most of his appearances off the bench which explains why he is only averaging 1.6 shots, 0.3 key passes and 0.7 dribbles per game in Ligue 1. He has been accurate when distributing possession in the opponent’s half after completing 79.3% of his attempted passes in the French top tier (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2028, so the Villans would have to make a convincing offer if they want to secure his services next year.
Should Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Go For Kolo Muani?
Kolo Muani excels at finding a yard of space for himself to get a few strikes in at goal. He can be a streaky goal-scorer in the final third and can make some driving runs with the ball up top.
Standing at 1.87m, the France international can use his strong frame to win a few aerial duels and hold possession up for his team in the opponent’s half. However, only time will tell whether he can adapt to the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if the Villans manage to get a deal done for him.
We can expect Kolo Muani to add more quality and depth to Aston Villa boss Unai Emery’s attack. He is good enough to offer some healthy competition for Ollie Watkins at the West Midlands club.
At 25, Kolo Muani has his peak years ahead of him which makes him a good option for the Villans to consider in 2025. Thus, Emery would be wise to go for a player of his quality if he wants to bolster his attack.
