Homesick Edinson Cavani plots Manchester United exit in January, wants South America move

• Cavani enjoyed a positive first season in English football scoring 17 times after signing from PSG
• The 34-year-old Uruguay striker is reportedly willing to listen to offers in the winter transfer window
• Cavani signed a 12-month extension with United at the end of last season having signed a season-long deal in the summer of 2020

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is reportedly feeling homesick and is now willing to listen to offers in the January transfer window reports the Sports Bible.

Cavani who enjoyed a stellar first season at Old Trafford after signing on loan initially from French Giants PSG scored a total of 17 goals in all competitions which prompted Manchester United to offer an additional one-year contract to the 34-year old striker.

The ex-Napoli forward’s contract at United is due to expire in June 2022 and has been widely tipped to leave Old Trafford, with Barcelona previously touted as a possible destination or a trip to South America with Corinthians also indicating interest.

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The Mirror had earlier reported Edison Cavani’s father Luis Cavani speaking on his son’s situation at Manchester United and suggested the striker will likely end up in South America because he misses his family and wants to be close to them.

Cavani has struggled to replicate his best form this season after battling with injuries and made just eight appearances across all competitions, scoring once in a 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in October.

With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the lines for Manchester United this season, the Uruguay striker is now considered as a backup option with England striker Marcus Rashford even preferred ahead of the former PSG man in United’s attack this season.

Manchester United will return to action on 27th December when they face Newcastle United at St James' Park - a match that comes three days before hosting Burnley at Old Trafford.

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