Man United set to trigger extension in Cavani's contract; open to keeping him beyond 2022

Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly set to trigger Edinson Cavani's contract extension which could see striker remain at Old Trafford until summer of 2022 and beyond. Cavani joined United on transfer deadline day earlier this summer, signing a one-year deal with 20-time English champions, with option of a furr year. However, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has w admitted that Cavani is expected to play a big part at United and club are already looking to extend his current deal. 

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Man United plan to extend Edinson Cavani contract

Cavani signed for United in October, after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free nt following his seven-year sojourn at French capital. He has started only one Premier League game for Red Devils so far but has scored three goals in eight appearances and came off bench to create Bru Fernandes' goal against Leicester City on Saturday. Although Cavani has mainly been reduced to cameo roles so far, Solskjaer is in doubt that re is more to come from  Uruguayan forward. 

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While speaking to reporters ahead of Man United's clash against Wolves, rwegian said, "He (Cavani) is definitely a starter, you don't classify a player of his quality as anything else. I trust him and that's thing, we have good competition for places but he'll probably start more games than he won't."

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Solskjaer claimed that Cavani could have an impact t just for rest of this campaign but beyond as well as he hinted that a new deal between player and United might be agreed soon. "Edison is so meticulous, professional, his habits - everything about him shows why he has had career he has had. At moment it looks like he has got a few years left in him - even at he is, he is still one of fittest players we have got.", added Solskjaer. 

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Cavani's United debut was delayed as he had so self-isolate for a fortnight once he left France to arrive in Manchester. He n had to build up match fitness after leaving PSG in June. Mir injuries have also ruled him out for short periods but, when he has played, Cavani has shown moments of quality that are befitting of his status as one of best strikers in world.

Cavani turns 34 in February and is expected to be involved for Uruguay in Copa America, due to be played between June 10-July 11, so he would likely miss majority of pre-season next term.

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