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Solskjaer drops biggest hint yet over Cavani’s future at Man Utd

Solskjaer drops biggest hint yet over Cavani’s future at Man Utd

Premier League
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his team are now starting to ‘learn’ how to play with Edinson Cavani and he hopes the relationship will grow more next campaign. Manchester United all but confirmed a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils fell behind in the first half of the game but they responded with goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and a late strike from Cavani. The 34-year-old forward had told to the club around six weeks ago that he wanted to return to south America and would not be extending his deal at Old Trafford by 12 months. But, his form has been incredible in recent weeks and Solskjaer has been using the lure of playing in front o...
Solskjaer reveals promise to Cavani over Man Utd stay

Solskjaer reveals promise to Cavani over Man Utd stay

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Edinson Cavani to stay at Manchester United so he can experience scoring goals in front of fans at the club. The Uruguayan forward delivered a masterclass in attack on Thursday as he scored a brace in United’s 6-2 win over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani is yet to commit to a second campaign at Old Trafford and is considering a move back to South America due to family reasons. But Solskjaer has once again said he would ‘love’ for Cavani to remain at the club and believes he will be convinced by United once fans return to the stadium. ‘He was out for seven months without playing football for a long, long time before he came to us,’ Solskjaer said after United’...
Solskjaer drops huge hint over Cavani’s future at Man Utd

Solskjaer drops huge hint over Cavani’s future at Man Utd

Premier League
Edinson Cavani has not ‘100 per cent’ decided on his future at Manchester United but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is a good chance the striker will leave the club. The Red devils are currently in talks with the Uruguayan forward over triggering a one-year extension in his contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani has scored 10 goals in 31 games since his arrival last October and has provided a clear focal point to their attack but is considering a return to South America with Boca Juniors ready to offer him a contract. While Solskjaer has not given up hope on him extending his stay at Old Trafford, he concedes the former PSG striker appears to be leaning towards a return close to home. ‘We’re still in the same boat with Edinson in that he’s n...
Premier League explain why Cavani’s goal was disallowed vs Tottenham

Premier League explain why Cavani’s goal was disallowed vs Tottenham

Premier League
The Professional Game Match Officials Board has given an explanation behind the decision to disallow Cavani's goal for Manchester United against Tottenham. The Red devils appeared to have taken the lead when Edinson Cavani latched onto Pogba's ball, dispatching a calm finish between the legs of Hugo Lloris. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Scott McTominay had caught Son Heung-Min with a trailing arm in the build-up leading to the goal and, after a review from VAR, the goal was disallowed by the referee. That call has led to bemusement among supporters and pundits, with the decision being heavily criticised by Sky Sports' punditry team at the break. However, the PGMOL issued an explanation on the disallowed goal in an attempt to provide clarity on t...
Edinson Cavani’s major concern as he holds talks with Man Utd

Edinson Cavani’s major concern as he holds talks with Man Utd

Premier League
Manchester United officials told Edinson Cavani they want him to stay during talks with the player on Tuesday – but the striker is believed to have major concerns about his playing time if he stays at the club. Eyebrows were raised as United signed Cavani, 34, on a free transfer last summer given the forward’s age and his lack of first-team football in his last few months with PSG. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Cavani has made a huge impression on the younger players of the United dressing room and has proven to be a valuable addition to Solskjaer’s attack when fit, having six goals and two assists in the Premier League this campaign. But, there has been speculation that Cavani has struggled to settle at Old Trafford and his father, Luis, appeared t...
Edinson Cavani responds to speculation he’s set to leave Man Utd

Edinson Cavani responds to speculation he’s set to leave Man Utd

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Edinson Cavani has addressed speculation he’s set to leave Manchester United at the end of the campaign by saying he is ‘proud’ to wear the club’s shirt. Reports in Argentina on Monday emerged that the Uruguayan forward was eyeing a move to Boca Juniors this summer window, as he had struggled to settle at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani has been a success at Old Trafford and United want to extend his stay at the club by another 12 months but they need him to agree in order to activate a one-year extension clause. The speculation that Cavani was unhappy at the club was confirmed by his father on Tuesday, as it was revealed that he was unhappy at his treatment by the Football Association, who suspended the Uruguayan for an ill-judged Inst...
Edinson Cavani’s father confirms striker wants to leave Man Utd this summer

Edinson Cavani’s father confirms striker wants to leave Man Utd this summer

Premier League
Edinson Cavani’s dad says the forward ‘does not feel comfortable’ in the Premier League and is keen to leave Manchester United for Boca Juniors when his contract expires at the end of campaign. The veteran striker joined United on a free transfer last summer after bringing an end to a seven-year spell at PSG, where he was their top scorer with 200 goals in 301 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eyebrows were raised at the deadline-day transfer move given Cavani’s age and because he hadn’t played any game for seven months before arriving at the club. But, the Uruguayan forward has proven himself to be a valuable addition to Solskjaer’s squad with seven goals in 25 games for the Red Devils in all competitions. But Cavani’s time at Old Trafford has ...
Cavani speaks out on his injury after Man Utd’s draw against Chelsea

Cavani speaks out on his injury after Man Utd’s draw against Chelsea

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Edinson Cavani said he was ‘looking forward to coming back soon’ as he hinted he was close to a return to first-team action after Manchester United’s goalless draw with Chelsea. The Red devils appeared to miss Cavani up front as they lost further ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City with Sunday’s draw against Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani had been absent for United’s last three games due to a muscle injury and though there were hopes the veteran striker could feature, he failed to even make the bench against the blues. And, Solskjaer will be desperate to have Cavani available for their next two matches away to Crystal Palace and City and the striker provided an update on his fitness on Sunday. ‘Looking forward to coming ...
What Edinson Cavani told Bruno Fernandes before winning goal vs Liverpool

What Edinson Cavani told Bruno Fernandes before winning goal vs Liverpool

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes revealed that Edinson Cavani told him where to direct his free-kick in their 3-2 win over Liverpool. United edged a breathtaking FA Cup fourth-round clash over their rivals at Old Trafford thanks to Fernandes' free-kick, after the goals from Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer started Fernandes on the bench, but the Portuguese star came on in the second half to help the Red devils to victory. Fernandes spoke to the BBC after the game: "Most important was going to the next round, and it doesn't matter who scores. Of course if I score, I'm happy, this is for sure. "I work a lot on this kind of goal, free-kicks. This one was good. Edi Cavani before the free-...
Pogba says Martial & Man Utd strikers ‘do not have the same quality’ as Cavani

Pogba says Martial & Man Utd strikers ‘do not have the same quality’ as Cavani

Premier League
Paul Pogba has spoken glowingly about Edinson Cavani after his goal against Fulham and believes he brings a quality none of the club’s other forwards possess. Manchester United went behind on Wednesday night but responded through Cavani, who capitalised on a mistake from Alphonse Areola to equalise, before Pogba scored the winning goal with a brilliant left-foot finish from outside the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani played in the middle, with Anthony Martial moved out wide and Marcus Rashford was left on the bench, and Pogba believes the Uruguayan forward is finally providing the poaching abilities United have lacked. ‘Everybody knows that Edi is a top-class striker and there’s few strikers like this in the world, and we had the chance to hav...
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