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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Edinson Cavani’s Manchester United future remains up in the air as it served yet another reminder that he has a personal line of contact with Erling Haaland.
Cavani, 34, joined United on a free transfer last summer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Cavani originally signed a 12-month contract at Old Trafford, with the option to extend the contract for another year.
However, earlier this week it became known that the Uruguayan forward instead join Boca Juniors at the end of the season.
Since then, his father Luis has confirmed that plan, claiming that Cavani “does not feel comfortable” in England.
“There is a 60 percent chance that Edinson will come to South America,” said Luis Cavani. TyC Sports.
“We are very anxious. We have always gone to visit him, he has been in very beautiful places where people have received him very well.
“He has made himself loved, he has made many friends, but today he does not feel comfortable where he is.
“He has been thinking for more than two years that he wants to be closer to his family and that is why I think Edi is going to end up playing for a team from here in South America.”
Of course, the United manager was asked about Cavani’s future ahead of United’s Europa League clash with AC Milan at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Solskjaer said he was focused on making the forward fit, but admitted that no decision had been made about his future.
“Well, Edinson is completely focused on being available to us and working really hard to get in shape,” Solskjaer said.
“Because of my bad Portuguese and his better English, he is very proud to play for Manchester United. No decision has been made, we are just working to get it back. “
Investigated further into Cavani’s situation, Solskajer was asked if the the player’s ban had unsettled him. The attacker was banned after using a racial term in a social media post before Christmas. The Uruguayan players union was furious.
“I cannot comment on what has been said. I can only say that we are very happy with Edinson when he is here. Day after day, ”said the United manager.
“He is showing his personality, his professionalism. You are really helping young children, like we wanted you to.
“He will make his decision. He knows that we are very fond of what he has given the club even though he has played less than he wanted ”.
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Ole reminds the world of the connection to Haaland
Meanwhile, Solskjaer still found time to remind the world of his connection to the Borussia Dortmund striker.
Haaland is now the youngest and fastest player to reach 20 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
The 20-year-old made it just 14 games after a double against Sevilla on Tuesday night.
Solskjaer also has 20 goals in the Champions League, but downplayed his own achievements and said he would personally congratulate Haaland.
“It was only a matter of time before he scored more goals than me in the Champions League,” said Solskjaer, who flew to Norway in January 2020 to try to persuade Haaland to join United.
“There are not many more superlatives to use. Anything I want to say to him I will say in Norwegian directly to him. “
Last month, Solskajer publicly admitted that I was “following Erling” And it is understood that United have the forward at the top of their summer shopping list.
Solskjaer acknowledges that his status as the highest-scoring Norwegian in the competition is now under serious threat.
“It was probably not a proper Champions League (he played in the playoffs).
“I’ve been told a lot about records and statistics, but I don’t look back. My goal is to improve.
“I will gladly give away all my records to improve what I am doing now.”
Rashford concern
When asked about his team news, Solskjaer admitted that Marcus Rashford had doubts.
“I don’t think it will be available for tomorrow. He did not train today.
“Normally I am very optimistic but I think he is out tomorrow night and a doubt for the weekend.
“I’m not sure if anyone will come back. David, no. Donny, no. Juan no. Edinson, maybe. Rashord, no. Side similar to Sunday “.
“I have great admiration for AC Milan. Tradition, history, quality, absolute class act ”.
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