Published 12:35 IST, October 8th 2020

Man United REJECTED Edinson Cavani transfer seven years ago after three scouting trips

Then Manchester United boss David Moyes rejected the opportunity to sign Edinson Cavani after he made three scouting trips to watch the Uruguayan striker.

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Manchester United signed Edinson Cavani on deadline day but as per reports deal could have happened seven years ago before he moved to Paris Saint-Germain. n Manchester United boss David Moyes rejected opportunity to sign Cavani after he made three scouting trips to watch Uruguayan striker in action. Moyes seemingly wasn't impressed with striker and deal materialised, according to Athletic

Later that year, Edinson Cavani moved to Paris Saint-Germain for €58 million and scored a remarkable number of goals (200) in 301 appearances for Ligue 1 champions. Since his debut in Europe back in 2007, only Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo have scored more goals than man affectionately kwn as El Matador. 

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Edinson Cavani, seven years down line w on a free transfer has moved to Manchester United and will bid to have an impact and a successful spell at Old Trafford. Cavani has t played since March but Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he will hit ground running and reinforce an attack that already has likes of Rashford, Martial and Greenwood. PSG legend comes in with a wealth of experience and Manchester United will hope striker is soon available for selection. 

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Edinson Cavani quarantine situation 

As per current regulations in place, anyone arriving from France will need to spend 14 days in quarantine in UK and Edinson Cavani is already in isolation. However, Man United are working to reduce quarantine period so as to have prolific striker at training ground. Cavani has t played competitive football since March but is unlikely to make squad for Man United's game against Newcastle after international break.

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Edinson Cavani's Man United contract - How much will Uruguayan earn?

Edinson Cavani has signed a one-year deal with an option to furr extend it by 12 months. As per Goal, 33-year-old will earn £10m per season, which comes up to £190,000 a week in ws. In addition to this, Cavani will receive a €4m signing-on fee and a possible furr €2m in performance-related bonuses.

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12:35 IST, October 8th 2020