Report: Man United want to sign PSG star Cavani
Manchester United is busy compiling their summer transfer wishlist, and Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is one of the targets
The Guardian's Daniel Taylor reports Cavani might be available after playing out of position for PSG, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic occupying the central striker spot in Laurent Blanc's lineup.
After dominating Ligue 1 in the early part of the season, the Uruguayan forward's play fell off. He made little impact at striker against Chelsea in the second leg of PSG's Champions League quarterfinal in place of the injured Ibrahimovic.
Taylor explains the reason for United's pursuit is two-fold:
Although United are not short of forwards, the reason for their interest is two-fold. First, there is a recognition at Old Trafford that the team have lacked dynamism and need an injection of directness and pace in attack. Second, Woodward wants to bring a superstar to the club and his ambition of bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester seems a long way away.
At 27, Cavani's still in the prime years of his career, but there is reason for concern.
You don't want to pay a premium for FWDs who are on the backside of the aging curve. 60M pounds for Cavani would be doing just that.
— Ted Knutson (@mixedknuts) April 24, 2014
Cavani scored 22 goals in 37 appearances this season.