'Different option'—Thomas Frank explains why Tottenham signed Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham had to be active on the final day of the transfer window, and the club bolstered Thomas Frank's attack further by signing Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan.

Spurs were in for the French international earlier this year, but Kolo Muani opted to join Juventus for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign, forcing us to swoop for Mathys Tel later in the window.

The forward scored eight times in 16 Serie A appearances for the Italian club, who looked for all money to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain this summer for at least an extension of Kolo Muani's loan. That never came to fruition, however, meaning the 26-year-old remained on the market as the deadline loomed.

PSG were keen to cut ties, with Luis Enrique asserting time and time again that Kolo Muani is not a part of his plans. Fortunately for our UEFA Super Cup slayers, we remained in the market for a forward after securing Xavi Simons' services, and Kolo Muani was the surprise route we explored on Deadline Day.

Thomas Frank explains Randal Kolo Muani loan move

Thomas Frank has ultimately got the two attackers through the door he wanted after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

Simons has the makings of a majestic coup, and interest remained in Manchester City's Savinho until late in the day. However, the Cityzens dug their heels in and weren't willing to part ways.

Frank outlined that the club would not make late moves in the window for the sake of it, so there's clearly a belief that Kolo Muani, especially with Ademola Lookman available, could have an immediate impact in north London. There's no option or obligation to buy the player at the end of his loan next summer.

The Dane has maximised the talents of versatile forwards like Kolo Muani in the past, and the Frenchman proved that he can hit the ground running swiftly in an unfamiliar environment at Juve.

“Randal is a quality player who has proven himself over a number of years, playing for big teams in the Champions League and also with good experience for the France national team," Frank said of his latest addition.

“He's a good age, in the prime of his career, has good qualities that will suit both us and the Premier League, and gives us a different option in the final third being able to play out wide and through the middle."

The boss was pretty vague when discussing the Frenchman, but noted his versatility as a distinct attribute. While nominally a No. 9, Kolo Muani can also occupy both flanks and function as an inside forward.

The 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth manifested the absence of a star down the left flank, with Brennan Johnson struggling and Wilson Odobert offering glimmers without a final punch. The experienced, Champions League-level Kolo Muani can provide mitigation off the back of Son Heung-min's departure, but the Frenchman will also be expected to earn minutes up top, given Richarlison's injury history and Dominic Solanke's ongoing fitness woes.