Is Cavani edin to the Premier League in the summer transfer window?

Against Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, PSG’s Edinson Cavani was impressive, even outshining Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Although he scored, the Uruguayan had done much more in the run-up. Cavani’s vision almost set up Blaise Matuidi in the first five minutes, with a deft disguised cross-shot, similar to the kind of assist he made for Luis Suarez’s goal against England in the World Cup.

The 28-year-old has an impressive 50 per cent record this season, netting 17 goals in 34 games across all competitions; not bad for someone who plays second-fiddle to someone of Ibrahimovic’s stature.

It remains to be seen whether Cavani will stay at PSG, though Coral are offering odds of 3/1 that he will join a Premier League side before the end of the transfer window. Read on as we discuss potential suitors.

Manchester United
With Robin van Persie now 31, Wayne Rooney dropped back into midfield, Danny Welbeck sold last summer, Javier Hernandez (on-loan at Real Madrid) likely to follow, Radamel Falcao’s temporary switch unlikely to be made permanent and James Wilson only 19, United could be in the hunt for a proven goalscorer this summer.

Cavani would suit the Old Trafford outfit and would complement Van Persie with his industry and unselfishness, though it remains to be seen how much club officials would be willing to spend, with PSG set to quote anywhere between £40m and £50m, and then there is the small matter of his wages which would exceed £150k-per-week. However, it is a problem area which Louis van Gaal needs to fix and fast. Could Cavani be the right answer?

Liverpool
It would have been prudent for Brendan Rodgers to sign the striker last summer to replace Suarez, which would have appeased fans and no doubt ensured the club progressed from the group stages of the Champions League. Hindsight is a wonderful thing in football.

Instead Rodgers opted for Mario Balotelli, signing him for £16m, though the Italian has showed why he was available for such a cheap price, having failed to make the desired impact so far. With Daniel Sturridge returning to form following an injury lay-off and Raheem Sterling getting better, adding Cavani to the attack may aid a title bid next season.