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Man Utd handed Edinson Cavani boost as PSG step up Angel Di Maria chase
MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a massive boost in their bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani because the French club have to offload a number of players before wrapping up a deal for Angel Di Maria.
Louis van Gaal was keen to add the exciting Argentina winger to his squad but his disappointment at missing out to moneybags PSG could now turn to joy as the Qatari owned club have to sell before they can buy due to UEFA's Financial Fair Play restrictions.
David Luiz moved to Laurent Blanc's side for £50m and a similarly priced move for Di Maria would leave them falling foul of the transfer rules.
According to reports, Di Maria and the French capital club are both desperate to complete the deal leaving United in pole position to swoop for Cavani.
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The Uruguay international is looking into the possibility of leaving this summer because he is frustrated at playing second fiddle to Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
When asked about United's interest during the World Cup Cavani said: "In football you never know. Anything can happen.
"One day you're in one team and the next day you can be in another."
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