Report: Aston Villa plot move for versatile forward who earns over £150k-a-week

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani during the summer transfer window.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Villa are looking at Kolo Muani as a potential replacement for Ollie Watkins, who has been linked with a move away from the club. It remains to be seen if Aston Villa can secure a suitable successor should Watkins depart.

The French forward spent last season on loan at Juventus and appears to have no long-term future at PSG. The European giants are prepared to offload him, and a move to Villa Park could be ideal for the 26-year-old.

Villa move could be ideal for Randal Kolo Muani

Unai Emery has built a competitive squad at Aston Villa, and his managerial experience could help Kolo Muani rediscover his form and confidence. The Spanish tactician might be able to get the best out of the French international, who previously impressed in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Since joining PSG in 2023, Kolo Muani has struggled to meet expectations. A fresh start in the Premier League could benefit him. However, Aston Villa will have competition for his signature, with Manchester United and Newcastle United also reportedly interested. Newcastle may make a move if Alexander Isak leaves the club.

Can Villa afford his wages?

Kolo Muani reportedly earns over £150,000 per week, and it’s unclear whether Villa are willing to meet those wage demands. PSG will also need to be realistic with their valuation to facilitate a move.

Ultimately, the striker will want to compete at a high level and push for trophies. Aston Villa could offer that platform, especially with their recent European qualifications. A deal may require the player to accept a wage reduction, but if all parties align, this could be a smart move for both the club and the player.

Sullivan and West Ham left humiliated after mega-money transfer agreement

West Ham fans have been growing increasingly unhappy with their club’s transfer policy.

For many years now, it seems as if West Ham have been selling their best players and showing little ambition when it comes to replacing them.

Many fans have called for David Sullivan and the board to step down, such is their frustration at the situation.

These frustrations may be amplified after another transfer agreement elsewhere.

Liverpool agree deal to sign ex-West Ham target Hugo Ekitike

The French striker was being eyed by David Moyes when he was West Ham manager. He was at Paris Saint-Germain back then, and reportedly available for around £20m.

Ultimately, it was decided that it wasn’t a good deal. It’s unclear whether that was Moyes’ verdict or if it came from upstairs.

Either way, it has emerged that the Hammers could have signed one of Europe’s most reputable strikers, and ultimately made a huge profit from him.

Given West Ham’s current options up front, it’s understandable that fans may be upset, as Sullivan is once again looking rather foolish.

West Ham need some fresh blood in attack

The Hammers have made some tidy signings in defence this summer, while wing-back El Hadji Malick Diouf looks an exciting purchase.

However, Graham Potter’s squad is in desperate need of some firepower.

The Hammers scored just 46 Premier League goals last season, and they sold their best flair player, Mohammed Kudus.

Their strikers barely hit a barn door between them since Potter was hired. Currently, Jarrod Bowen is their only reliable source of goals.

Player	Goals
Jarrad Bowen	13
Tomas Soucek	9
Mohammed Kudus	5

West Ham weren’t realistically expected to compete with Liverpool for Ekitike this summer, but they need someone who can share the goalscoring burden with Bowen.

They have been linked with a move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but that is exactly the type of bargain basement deal that has been frustrating West Ham fans for years now.

If Calvert-Lewin is brought in, he had better be joined by a more reliable striker and ideally an exciting winger as well. Otherwise, sentiment towards Sullivan and the board may hit an all-time low.

Hugo Ekitike, a transfer target for West Ham in 2023, looks set to seal a move to Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £78million.

Cascarino shares ‘major’ West Ham problem as Potter urged to act

West Ham will be looking to improve on last season’s disappointing showing when the Premier League kicks off in August.

The Hammers looked woeful under Julen Lopetegui at the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Graham Potter came in to steady the ship in January, but the team still looks miles away from challenging for domestic honours or a place in Europe.

Now, Tony Cascarino has shared his damning verdict on the atmosphere in East London.

Potter accused of ‘sucking enthusiasm’ out of West Ham fans

During his Sunday morning show on talkSPORT (20 July), Cascarino reminisced about his playing days when he’d visit West Ham and the vociferous crowd would act as the 12th man for their team.

He then claimed that the atmosphere was nothing like that toward the end of last season and blamed Potter’s playing style.