EDINSON CAVANI has reportedly dealt a blow to Premier League clubs chasing his signature by offering himself to Inter Milan this summer.
Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claim Antonio Conte views the Paris-Saint Germain striker as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is set to return to Manchester United.
Edinson Cavani has attracted admirers across Europe as he nears the end of his contract at PSGCredit: Reuters
The report adds that PSG are set to hand Cavani, who is out of contract on June 30, a new deal taking him through to 2022.
In turn, that could signal the end of Mauro Icardi’s time in the French capital following his loan stint from the Nerazzurri.
Inter boss Conte reportedly sees Cavani as an ideal addition to his squad due to his experience in the Champions League.
And the Uruguayan is also a proven marksman in Serie A after netting over 100 league goals during standout stints at Napoli and Palermo.
But he has managed just four Ligue 1 strikes for PSG this season after falling behind Icardi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in the pecking order.
Cavani looked set to leave the club in January after handing in a transfer request amid interest from Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and United.
And Atleti looked to have beaten off interest from the Prem duo but the move broke down as the French champions demanded £25million.
Argentine club Boca Juniors were also linked with the Uruguay ace, as were David Beckham’s Inter Miami and Cavani’s former club Napoli.
United have since reaffirmed their interest after they failed to replace Romelu Lukaku last summer.
While Newcastle are said to have joined the race for Cavani and could make him their first major big name signing under their new ownership.
The Toon are set to have the wealthiest owners in the top flight, once their £300million takeover bid is completed with new Saudi backers.
Cavani is PSG’s record goalscorer with 200 strikes for the French giants since arriving in 2013.
Frank Lampard says Edinson Cavani is a ‘great player’ and refuses to rule out Chelsea transfer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
