Man Utd: Edinson Cavani transfer is a ‘win-win’ says expert
Edinson Cavani is already relishing Manchester United’s Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of his move to the club, reports say. The Uruguay international is set to sign on the dotted line on transfer deadline day. He was a huge hit during his time at the Parc des Princes, becoming their all-time leading scorer during a seven-year stint in France.
Manchester United have moved to sign Cavani on transfer deadline day, believing the Uruguay international can be a key figure at Old Trafford.
The 33-year-old has been a free agent since leaving PSG earlier in the summer but, now, is set to sign a two-year contract in the Premier League.
Cavani was deadly during his glittering spell in Paris, scoring 200 goals from 301 appearances at the club.
And The Times say the Uruguay international is extra motivated to join United because of the fact they’ve been drawn against PSG in the Champions League.
He is said to be unhappy with the way his time at the club came to an end and feels he has a point to prove to his former employers.
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And Meulensteen said: “Obviously the Sancho deal doesn’t look like it’s happening anyway but I don’t think they need to spend that amount of money in that position.
“They’re still vulnerable at the back no matter what combination they come up with, it hasn’t worked for them.
“Obviously they’re going to bring Telles in, another left-back, from a league that you can’t compare with the Premier League, so he’ll need some time to bed in.
“He’s 27, which is an age where you expect players to hit the ground running.
“Cavani is 33, I’m not saying he’s not a proven goalscorer and it cannot work, but it sounds a little similar to when Higuain went to Chelsea.
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