Ballon d'Or nominee open to January transfer amid PSG interest

A forward nominated for the Ballon d'Or could be PSG's next signing if the French side decide to move on from one of their attacking options.

With Randal Kolo Muani potentially on his way out of Paris Saint-Germain, the French giants might be back in the hunt for a new striker come January.

After a disappointing spell in Paris, Kolo Muani's days at the club appear to be numbered, prompting PSG to consider other attacking options.

Kolo Muani made a name for himself with impressive performances at Eintracht Frankfurt, but he hasn't been able to replicate that form in Ligue 1.

His struggles under manager Luis Enrique have seen him pushed to the fringes of the squad, leaving PSG open to exploring alternatives.

One name that keeps coming up is Marcus Thuram, who’s currently shining at Inter Milan. Thuram’s performances in Serie A have caught PSG's eye, and they could be ready to make a strong push for his signature.

However, Thuram isn’t the only player on PSG's radar. Another intriguing option is Ademola Lookman, the 26-year-old forward from Atalanta.

Ballon d'Or nominee open to January transfer amid PSG interest

Lookman has been in exceptional form, recently grabbing headlines with a stunning hat-trick in Atalanta's Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen.

PSG had already shown interest in Lookman towards the end of the summer transfer window, but a move didn’t materialise.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg (h/t Fichajes), Lookman is open to a potential move in the January transfer window.

With his contract at Atalanta running until 2026, the Nigerian international's market value is currently estimated to be around €25-30 million.

This makes him an affordable yet high-quality target for PSG, who could reignite their pursuit if they decide to offload Kolo Muani.

Lookman represents a good opportunity for the team led by Luis Enrique; however, they'll first need to wait and see if the Spanish manager gives his approval.

According to Enrique, he has full autonomy over sporting decisions, and despite Kolo Muani's inconsistent performances, the French striker continues to shine for the national team, which could potentially influence the Spanish coach's decision to give him another chance.