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Publication date: Monday, October 5, 2020 7:08 AM
It looks like Manchester United will become one of the busiest clubs on the day of the transfer deadline, with three new players set to arrive at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are currently Knee deep in negotiations to sign 33-year-old free agent before the Monday deadline.
Cavani is available for free after leaving PSG at the end of the season. However, he wants a two-year deal worth more than £ 200,000 a week.
United are looking to pay him a little more, despite the veteran leader’s experience in front of goal.
The veteran leader scored 200 goals in 301 games for PSG. As such, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that Cavani could have a massive impact on the development of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
However, one player who will not benefit from Cavani’s possible arrival is Nigerian leader Odio Ighalo.
The former Watford star is on loan at Old Trafford from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua. But if Cavani signs, he will return to China in January when the loan ends.
United would also have overcome a major obstacle to seal the signing of Facundo Pellistri of Atlético Peñarol based in Uruguay.
Uruguayan soccer expert Sebastian Giovanelli reported Saturday that Pellistri was an important target for the Red Devils.
The journalist claimed (via Twitter) that United had reached a five-year agreement with Peñarol to sign the star.
Pellistri is likely to cost United 10 million euros and has two goals and four assists in his 37 career appearances to date.
United have found a breakthrough in negotiations for Alex Telles and you must conclude a deal before the deadline.
United have been chasing Telles for several weeks as they look to strengthen their options as a left back.
The Porto defender has become his main target for the position, but there were concerns that they might not be able to reach the asking price.
However, various sources, including the BBC, Fabrizio Romano Y Sky sportsNow they indicate that a deal has been agreed for United to take the Brazilian.
The Red Devils have already entered advanced talks for Telles, who could join them for a fee of close to 17 million euros.
United expects all three deals to go through without too much trouble before the deadline.
A smart exit is expected
Meanwhile, Chris Smalling is expected to secure a move to Roma, according to reports.
Smalling had a very successful season on loan with Roma in 2019-20. He made 37 appearances in all competitions and scored three goals.
The defender has wanted to return to Italy since the loan contract expired. having admitted he was “gutted” for not being able to finish the Europa League campaign with the club.
However, the permanent transfer has not materialized as quickly as all parties would have liked. Man Utd and Roma have struggled to find a compromise on the price of Smalling.
Now however there could be a breakthrough as the transfer deadline approaches. Roma are ready to make a final offer for Smalling, valued at around 15 million euros.
According to Italian transfer expert Romano, the capital’s club is now “one step away” from securing the defender’s return.
Jadon sancho last
One player United continues to pursue is Jadon Sancho.
Dortmund remains true to its £ 108 million valuation for the player after rejecting United’s two previous offers.
It remains to be seen whether United will choose to meet the Dortmund price tag.
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told reporters on Saturday that “the door is closed” on any possible deal. However, it remains to be seen whether Sunday’s 6-1 humiliation against Tottenham force a larger offer.
“We are still in a position that we can add to this team,” Solskjaer said afterward. “We need to get more out of this team, but maybe on (Monday) night we will have an addition.”
Solskjaer offered no excuses for the loss, calling it “the worst day of his career”.
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