MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly close to sealing a sensational deal to sign free-agent Edinson Cavani.
And the former Paris Saint-Germain striker could fly into the UK today to seal the deal.
Could Manchester United be closing in on the signing of Edinson Cavani?Credit: Reuters
MailOnline reports that United ‘are holding talks’ with the 33-year-old and that his signing ‘would make economic and sporting sense’.
Clubs’ finances across the spectrum have been hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions.
Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Inter Miami are all interested in the Uruguayan striker.
But his reported demands of £210,000-week and a two-year contract are proving difficult for those three teams to meet.
Meanwhile United have made a stuttering start to the season and have lacked that killer touch up top.
Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood don’t appear to have hit the ground running so far.
United have previously tried to sign Cavani when David Moyes was in charge in 2014, but that proved fruitless.
He has also been linked with an equally-sensational move to Premier League new-boys Leeds.
He netted 200 goals in 301 appearances for PSG before deciding to end his time with the French giants this summer.
United’s top target remains Jadon Sancho.
But with the days ticking down until the international transfer window slams shut, United have been unable to agree on a fee with his club Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona’s wantaway winger Ousmane Dembele has emerged as a possible alternative, with a loan deal mooted.
Porto left-back Alex Telles is also believed to be a transfer target, but again the two clubs can’t agree on a fee.
Man Utd ‘in talks to sign Cavani on free transfer and Luka Jovic on loan’ as they eye big-name player to bolster attack
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
