ATLETICO MADRID’S top chief is reportedly in Paris to seal a deal for Edinson Cavani.
Marca claims the PSG superstar could be heading to the Wanda Metropolitano this month despite interest from Chelsea.
Atletico Madrid are hoping to seal a deal for Edinson Cavani this monthCredit: Reuters
Cavani will leave PSG this summer after entering the final six months of his contract.
The Uruguayan has scored an incredible 198 goals in just 291 games during his time in the French capital.
However, last summer’s arrival of Mauro Icardi has seen him make just eight league appearances this season.
And Atletico are apparently hopeful of getting Cavani to agree a contract before attempting to sign him for a reasonable fee this month.
It’s reckoned representatives from the Spanish giants flew to Paris on Tuesday and are confident of striking a deal.
However, there are plenty of other suitors for Cavani, including Chelsea.
The Blues could be in need of a new striker with Olivier Giroud set to join Inter Milan.
And Cavani could be the ideal man to challenge Tammy Abraham for a place in Chelsea’s starting XI.
Should Atletico miss out on Cavani, they could instead turn to Alexandre Lacazette.
The Arsenal star is out of contract in 2021 and could be available after scoring six goals in 18 games this season.
Lampard says no decision has been made on Olivier Giroud’s future
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
