Paris Saint-Germain 'to increase Randal Kolo Muani bid with striker pushing for move'

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing to increase their offer for Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani, with the forward pushing to make the move to the French capital.

The Paris outfit's initial offer for the France international, said to be worth €60m (£51m) plus €10m (£8m) in bonuses, is believed to have been turned down.

According to L'Equipe, PSG remain determined to bring the 24-year-old to the club and are therefore preparing to approach Frankfurt with an increased bid.

The report claims that Kolo Muani is PSG's leading attacking target in the latter stages of the transfer window, although it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to meet Frankfurt's asking price, which is thought to be as much as €100m (£85.5m).

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the forward has already agreed a five-year contract with Luis Enrique's side, and he is currently pushing for the move to be completed.

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The forward made the move to Frankfurt from Nantes last summer, and he was in excellent form during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring 23 goals and registering 17 assists in 46 appearances.

Kolo Muani has also been in strong form at the start of the new season, scoring twice in two appearances, including in his team's Bundesliga opener at the weekend.

Frankfurt are in a strong position when it comes to the striker's future, with his contract having another four years left to run.

Kylian Mbappe, as it stands, will remain at the club for the season, although there remain suggestions that Real Madrid could launch a big-money bid in the latter stages of the transfer window.

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There have been huge changes at the club this summer, with Lionel Messi and Neymar among to depart, while the attack has been freshened with the signings of Ousmane Dembele, Marco Asensio and Goncalo Ramos.

PSG have made an underwhelming start to their 2023-24 campaign, drawing their opening two league matches against Lorient and Toulouse.

Enrique's side had been linked with a move for Harry Kane when it became clear that the England captain would be on the move from Tottenham Hotspur, but Bayern Munich ultimately won the race for his signature.

The French giants are also believed to have been interested in Marcus Rashford before the forward signed a new long-term contract at Manchester United.

PSG will be aiming to secure their first victory of the new season when they host Lens on Saturday night.