Randal Kolo Muani, who transferred to Paris Saint-Germain from Eintracht Frankfurt last year for €75m (£64.2m) plus €15m (£12.2m) in add-ons, but he has struggled to find a regular place in Luis Enrique’s team this season.
The French forward has only started two games across all competitions this season and has been left out of the squad for PSG’s last three matches.
When asked about Kolo Muani’s situation at PSG this month, Enrique said: ‘I could speak about it but I won’t because my decisions say it all, even if as I have said, all of my decisions can be changed.’
As the January transfer window approaches, Kolo Muani is set to leave PSG on loan to gain more first-team experience for the rest of the season.
According to the French outlet Foot Mercato, Chelsea plans to reach out to PSG in the coming days to discuss a deal for the 26-year-old forward.
The report notes that Kolo Muani’s versatility and ability to play across the front line make him an attractive option for the West London club as they seek to strengthen their squad in January.
So far, Enzo Maresca’s team has avoided major injuries to key attacking players but now faces the indefinite absence of Mykhailo Mudryk, who was provisionally suspended after failing a drugs test.
If Chelsea successfully signs Kolo Muani, they may consider selling Christopher Nkunku, who has reportedly drawn interest from Barcelona and is unhappy with his limited Premier League playing time.
However, Chelsea will face strong competition from several top European clubs for Kolo Muani.
Arsenal has reportedly been offered the chance to loan the PSG forward as they look to bolster their squad following Bukayo Saka’s long-term injury.
Additionally, Manchester United is keeping an eye on Kolo Muani and his teammate Nuno Mendes as Ruben Amorim prepares for his first transfer window as the Red Devils’ manager.
Other clubs interested in Kolo Muani include AS Monaco, RB Leipzig, Juventus, Galatasaray, and AC Milan.
