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Juventus Renew Push For Tottenham Forward As Deadline Nears

Juventus have intensified their efforts to prise Randal Kolo Muani away from Tottenham, according to reporting by the Daily Mail, as the Serie A side search urgently for attacking reinforcements. The forward, currently on loan at Spurs from Paris Saint-Germain, has endured a disrupted spell in North London, shaped by injuries and limited opportunities rather than momentum or rhythm.

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Kolo Muani was fortunate to escape unhurt following a car accident on the M25 earlier this week, an incident that briefly underlined the unsettled nature of his time in England. On the pitch, the returns have been sparse. He has yet to score in the Premier League, with his only two goals before last night’s opener against Frankfurt coming against parent club PSG in the Champions League, a curious subplot that has only added to the uncertainty surrounding his role.

Injury Pressures Shape Spurs Stance

Tottenham’s position is complicated. Thomas Frank has been clear that he cannot afford to lose players this month given the scale of injuries and issues around UEFA ineligibility. However, there is an acceptance that Spurs would consider business if a clear upgrade in a forward position became available.

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The club’s recruitment focus has centred on the left side of the front three, an area that has lacked consistency. Recent tactical adjustments have also shifted the landscape. Frank has moved towards a system featuring wing backs and two number 10s rather than orthodox wide forwards, a tweak that alters how attackers are deployed and valued within the squad.

Mateta Enters The Picture

Those changes have brought Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta into the equation as the deadline approaches. Juventus are among several clubs to have registered interest in the 28-year-old, who has made it clear he wants to be part of Palace’s ongoing exodus. Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and AC Milan have also made enquiries, with Forest reported to have bid £35 million. Villa, meanwhile, have moved on by signing Tammy Abraham from Besiktas.

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For Spurs, Mateta offers attributes that Kolo Muani has not consistently provided, namely a reliable goal threat, aerial presence and the ability to share the workload with Dominic Solanke. That dynamic would allow Mathys Tel, who has yet to convince as an out-and-out number nine, to compete with Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons in supporting roles, or operate wider should Frank flex his system again.

Juventus Motivation Clear

Juventus’ urgency is easy to understand. Dusan Vlahovic is injured until March and is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season. Lois Openda has scored only twice since arriving on loan from Leipzig. By contrast, Kolo Muani scored eight goals in 16 Serie A games for Juventus during a loan spell from PSG at the end of last season, a record that continues to resonate in Turin and explains why they are keen to bring him back.

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Kolo Muani has never quite looked settled in North London. Injuries have played a part, but so has the sense that he does not naturally fit what Tottenham need right now. The idea of Juventus circling feels less like a shock and more like an inevitable consequence of a loan that never caught fire.

There is also an understanding that Spurs cannot simply hoard players for the sake of it. If Frank believes the current system demands different profiles, then clinging to Kolo Muani out of fear would be counterproductive. Supporters want clarity and cohesion more than name value, especially in a season already disrupted by absences and tactical recalibration.

The Mateta link will divide opinion. Some will question the price and whether he represents genuine progression. Others will see logic in adding a physical, proven Premier League forward who can occupy centre backs and free space for creators around him. Sharing minutes with Solanke feels sensible, not indulgent.

Ultimately, Spurs fans want decisiveness. If Kolo Muani is not central to the plan, then allowing him to return to Juventus while reinvesting smartly could strengthen the squad rather than weaken it. The priority is balance, goals and availability. Romance can wait until the injury list shortens.